Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario

07/22/2025

We’re bidding farewell to the incredible interns from the 2026 Ontario Legislature Internship Programme (OLIP). Thank you for taking the time to meet with our CEO, Michelle Hoad, to learn about the essential role of lab professionals in Ontario’s healthcare system.

We’re grateful for your interest in the MLPAO and our work to advocate for medical laboratory professionals across the province. Your curiosity and engagement give us hope for the future of healthcare policy.

Sylvia Jones FordNation David Piccini Nolan Quinn
MedLabONT

The OLIP interns recently had a wonderful meeting with Michelle Hoad, CEO of the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO). The MLPAO is a non-profit health professional organization that represents the interests of 4,200 Medical Laboratory Professionals across the province of....

07/21/2025

🧭 Getting warmer...
Keep those guesses coming! Where will our 2026 be?
Clue 3: They have them in Scotland, Ireland—and apparently in Toronto too.

Email mlpao@mlpao.org to enter!

07/19/2025

Thank you CCRAN for reinforcing the need for clinical placement funding for Medical Laboratory Technologists.

"Investment is needed to expedite rapidly available and accessible laboratory testing and results to inform treatment decisions for Canadians with Early Age Onset Cancer. Additionally, funding to increase MLT clinical placements is needed to provide students with crucial practical experience in accredited laboratories, allowing them to develop the skills and knowledge required to successfully enter the workforce and shorten current turnaround times for testing results."

Full article: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32/7/396

CCRAN is thrilled to announce our latest publication in Current Oncology: "Prioritizing the Timely Detection and Diagnosis of Early-Age Onset Cancer to Enable Optimal Disease Management and Outcomes”

This publication follows CCRAN’s 2024 Early Age Onset Cancer Symposium where clinicians, researchers and patients came together to generate strategies to overcome challenges in the early detection and diagnosis of early-age onset cancer.

We invite you to read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32/7/396

07/14/2025

✈️ Clue 2 is here!
Guess the 2026 hotel location in .
Clue 2: If you're flying into Toronto on Porter Airlines, look down for a glimpse before you land. The views of Lake Ontario are beautiful!
Email mlpao@mlpao.org to enter!

07/07/2025

Guess where we’ll be staying in Toronto for our 2026 .
Clue 1: It is south of Canada's Wonderland, east of Oakville, and west of Scarborough, in the midst of skyscrapers!

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day to the medical laboratory professionals working today. While many are enjoying the holiday, you are in the lab supporting patient care and keeping our healthcare system running.

for your dedication. We see you and we appreciate you. 🇨🇦

06/29/2025

Did you know that an MLPAO membership includes free PLI insurance!! PLUS huge discounts on home, auto and travel insurance. Visit mlpao.org for details!

06/27/2025

reminds us that knowing your status is a powerful step in protecting your health. Behind every test is a dedicated lab professional helping you stay informed, supported, and in control.

06/21/2025

MLPAO members can enjoy summer fun at the Royal Canadian International Circus touring 7 GTA cities! As a member, you get a BOGO deal: Buy ONE General Admission Ticket, Get ONE FREE with the coupon code available in your member portal!

06/16/2025

Thank you to our incredible conference day speakers for helping us the future of lab. Your knowledge and passion empowered lab professionals across Ontario!

06/16/2025

Meet our emerging lab leaders, Alison, Charlene, Renee, Heather, and Alexandra! Thank you to Roche for supporting the future of laboratory leadership.

06/16/2025

A huge thank you to our speakers for leading the way at our Friday Leadership Summit. Your voices sparked ideas, action, and inspiration.