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CSMLS FR Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science - Société canadienne de science de laboratoire médical NATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY WEEK

April 12 – 18, 2026

At CSMLS, we recognize the vital role you play in the effective functioning of Canada’s health care systems. We also know that your contributions extend far beyond what is typically acknowledged.

That is why, during National Medical Laboratory Week, also known as Lab Week, we are highlighting your role as true partners in every patient’s journey. From sample collection through expert analysis and results delivery, you are a critical part of every patient’s health care team, at every life stage.

Watch for more items to be added to the toolkit. Subscribe to eNEWS and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky for updates. We hope you have a fabulous Lab Week!

Lights for Lab Week

Here are some of the landmarks that participated in 2025. Thanks to everyone who shared their photos with us.

Anderson College (ON) by Rafik Ragheb

Anderson College (ON) by Rafik Ragheb

Burrard St. Bridge (B.C.) by Joël Rivero

CN Tower (ON) by CMLTO

Canada Place of Sails of Light, Vancouver (B.C.) by Joël Rivero

Lethbridge City Hall (AB) by Heather Worthington

Mississauga Clock Tower (ON) by Jennifer O’Leary

Prairie Wind Monument (SK) by Madison Sielski

Port Credit Lighthouse (ON) by Jennifer O’Leary

Chetwynd General Hospital (B.C.) by Hilary Gosnell

Chetwynd General Hospital (B.C.) by Hilary Gosnell

Science Dome at Science World, Vancouver (B.C.) by Joël Rivero

Toronto Sign (ON) by Christine Bruce

Vancouver Convention Centre by Joël Rivero

Saamis Tepee Medicine Hat (AB) by Lily Jean Cradduck

Medicine Hat Hospital Lab (AB) by Lily Jean Cradduck

Take a look at this schedule for confirmed and pending 2026 light displays.

Landmark Where When
SAIT Centennial Art Installation Calgary, AB April 12 - 18
Telus Spark Science Centre Calgary, AB April 15
Lethbridge City Hall Lethbridge, AB April 16
Saamis Tepee Medicine Hat, AB April 12
St. Albert Place St. Albert, AB April 15
Sylvan Lake Lighthouse Sylvan Lake, AB April 15
Maple Ridge City Hall Maple Ridge, BC April 18
Bastion Nanaimo, BC April 12 - 16
Lafarge Lake Fountain Coquitlam, BC April 15
LED Pillar (Light Columns) Coquitlam, BC April 15
BC Place Vancouver, BC April 15
Canada Place Sails of Light Vancouver, BC April 15
Science Dome at Science World Vancouver, BC April 15
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia locations: the Ceremonial Entrance, Front Fountain, Back Fountain of the Parliament Buildings and the Confederation Garden Fountain and Waterfall Victoria, BC April 15
Brandon Regional Health Centre Brandon, MB April 12 - 18
Promenade Waterfront Tower Bathurst, NB April 12 - 18
Moncton City Hall Moncton, NB April 14
Downing Street Moncton, NB April 14
Downtown Place Moncton, NB April 14
Avenir Centre Moncton, NB April 14
The Grand Bay-Westfield Veterans Peace Park Grand Bay-Westfield, NB April 17
Province House, Nova Scotia Legislature Halifax, NS April 12 - 17
Bluenose II Halifax, NS April 15
New Glasgow Town Hall New Glasgow, NS April 12 - 18
Bridge Street Bridge Belleville, ON April 13 - 19
Brant Street Pier Burlington, ON April 15
Township of Bonnechere Valley Eganville Municipal Office Digital Display Board Eganville, ON April 15
Civic Centre Clock Tower Mississauga, ON April 12
Rogers Centre Ottawa Ottawa, ON April 12 - 18
Sarnia City Sign Sarnia, ON April 15
Big Nickel Sudbury, ON April 15
Timmins McIntyre Headframe Timmins, ON April 10 - 20
CN Tower Toronto, ON April 14
Anderson College - North York Campus - Front Entrance Toronto, ON April 12 - 18
Tower at City Hall Charlottetown, PEI April 15
Prairie Wind Monument (Remai Modern Art) Saskatoon, SK April 15
Saskatoon City Hall Saskatoon, SK April 15
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Yellowknife, NT April 15
Port Coquitlam City Hall Port Coquitlam, BC Pending
Vancouver City Hall Vancouver, BC Pending
Burrard Street Bridge Vancouver, BC Pending
Northern Lights Display at BC Place Vancouver, BC Pending
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, BC Pending
Winnipeg Sign Winnipeg, MB Pending
Esplanade Riel Bridge Winnipeg, MB Pending
Riverview City Sign Riverview, NB Pending
St. John's Convention Centre St. John’s, NL Pending
3D Toronto Sign, Nathan Phillips Square Toronto, ON Pending
Port Credit Lighthouse Port Credit, ON Pending
Samuel De Champlain Bridge Brossard, QC Pending
la Tour de Montréal du Stade Olympique Montreal, QC Pending
River Landing Towers Saskatoon, SK Pending
Social Media Toolkit

Are you ready to share your Lab Week pride with the world? Download, post and share with your family, friends and colleagues and shine a light on your work.

Shareable Posts Caption #1

Happy National Medical Laboratory Week! #MedLab professionals help you and other health care professionals understand what ails you. Today and every day, let's shine some light on their work. Share this post and help spread awareness of their essential work. #LabWeek #LabWeek2025 #ILightThePath

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#ILightThePath to diagnosis by analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues and other samples that reveal critical information about the patient's health. Let's shine some light on the work that medical laboratory professionals do. Share and comment why you decided to become a #MedLab professional.

Copy Text Caption #3

Medical laboratory professionals support you in every step of your health care journey. By analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues and other samples, they shine a light on your health and ensure accurate diagnosis. Help spread awareness of their work by sharing this post. #LabWeek #LabWeek2025 #ILightThePath

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CELEBRATION TOOLKIT

Do-It-Yourself Toolkit

Download, print, and share these items to help spread the Lab Week cheer and shine some light on the work you and your coworkers do to ensure accurate diagnosis.

Coming Soon Handbook

Get inspired! Gather some ideas on how to celebrate and advocate for Lab Week using this handbook. *Please follow local guidelines and prioritize your safety when planning any activities.

Download Poster

Print your own posters with this downloadable file.

Download Sticker Printouts

Make your message stick! Download and print fun, full-colour Lab Week stickers. (Stickers are sized to print standard Avery 22807 labels)

Download Stat Cards

Start the conversation! Stat cards are a great way to show the public how medical laboratory science is a vital part of the health care system. Download, print, or include them in a display.

Download Profile Photo

Share your Lab Week pride by customizing your social media profile pictures with this frame.

Download Word Search Puzzle

Make it fun! Challenge yourself or others by downloading and printing a med lab word search puzzle.

Download Brochure

Educate others about what you do! Share medlabprofessionals.ca website with your friends and family to give them an understanding of what happens in the lab and who you are as a medical laboratory professional.

Download Email Signature

Sign it with pride! Help spread the word about National Medical Laboratory Week with every email.(To set up in Outlook, simply open "New email" and click on "Signature." Copy and paste the email signature template in the "Edit Signature" space provided.)

Download Word Scramble

Test your skills and rearrange the letters to spell words from the lab.

Download Crossword

Solve the crossword inspired by laboratory science terms.

Download Jigsaw Puzzle

Organize a contest with your lab team and solve the Lab Week puzzles.

Download Petri Dish Maze

Compete with your peers and help the bacteria find its partner.

Download Virtual Meeting Backgrounds

Add some lab style to your next virtual meeting and get the conversation started. Download and use these images as a background in your virtual meeting platform.

Download Facebook Banner

Customize your Facebook Cover photo with this Lab Week banner.

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