Medical Laboratory Week 2026

MLW Message from Deputy Premier & Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones

MLW Messages from Mayors Across Ontario

Andrea Horwath

Mayor of Hamilton

Frank Campion

Mayor of Welland

Jim Diodati

Mayor of Niagara Falls

Steven Del Duca

Mayor of Vaughan

Dorothy McCabe

Mayor of Waterloo

Marianne Meed Ward

Mayor of Burlington

Paul Lefebvre

Mayor of Greater Sudbury

Kevin Ashe

Mayor of Pickering

Mat Siscoe

Mayor of St. Catherines

Proclamations & MLW Recognition

Barrie

Milton

Oshawa

Toronto

Greater Sudbury

Mississauga

Richmond Hill

Kitchener

Oakville

Thunder Bay

Med Lab Week 2026 Toolkit

April 12–18, 2026

Medical Laboratory Week 2026 highlights the incredible professionals who keep our healthcare system moving. This page brings together resources, activities, and recognition tools designed to help celebrate and showcase the essential work of medical laboratory teams across the country.

Whether you’re planning activities, sharing appreciation, or looking for materials to support your celebrations, you’ll find everything you need right here.

Med Lab Week Toolkit

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Custom Profile Picture Frame
Use Canva or Adobe Photoshop to overlay our frame onto your profile picture.
Once you have your profile picture with the frame, upload it to your social media account of choice!

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Write to your MPP
Help spread awareness at the government level by sending a custom letter to your MPP. Let them know about the invaluable work you do and advocate for the support lab professionals need.

Word Search

Celebrate Med Lab Week with a fun and engaging word search! It’s the perfect way to unwind while celebrating the essential role lab professionals play in healthcare. Happy Med Lab Week!

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Word Scramble

Unwind or spark some friendly competition during Med Lab Week with a fun word scramble! Unscramble key lab terms and enjoy a playful challenge as we celebrate the vital work of lab professionals. Happy Med Lab Week!