The Canadian Public Health Association highlighted the appointment of two public health leaders to the Order of Canada, recognizing their contributions to health equity, infection prevention and evidence-informed policy. Dr. Cecilia Benoit, a scientist and sociologist at the University of Victoria, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, while Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, a microbiologist … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) and Victims of Pesticides of Quebec, an initiative led by the Quebec Public Health Association, are calling on the federal government to withdraw proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Act from Bills C-30 and C-31 and to launch a public and transparent review of the Canadian regulatory framework … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) says it is deeply concerned by recent reports about supervised consumption services in Saskatoon and what they signal about the direction of substance use policy in Canada, warning that investments in treatment and recovery must not come at the expense of other evidence-based, life-saving interventions. The organization says a … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is calling on the Government of Alberta to immediately halt its decision to close supervised consumption services in Calgary and Lethbridge, warning that the move will lead to preventable deaths. “Closing supervised consumption services in the middle of an ongoing drug poisoning crisis is not a neutral policy choice—it … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association announced changes to its board of directors effective Jan. 1, 2026, marking the conclusion of terms for Amy Nahwegahbow and Japteg Singh, and the resignation of Bilqis Williams for health reasons. The current composition of the board is as follows: Chair: Jason Cabaj Chair-elect: Caitlin Johnston Directors: Sherry Baidwan Andrea Irwin … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) issued a statement warning that Quebec’s proposed merger of the Institut national de santé publique du Québec and the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux threatens the province’s ability to protect public health. The organization said the plan weakens independent scientific leadership at a time of … Read more
In a new policy brief, 2025 Climate and Health Policy Priorities for Canada, the Canadian Medical Association(CMA), the Canadian Nurses Association, and the Canadian Public Health Association—in partnership with the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change—outline three urgent federal priorities: Fund and fully implement Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy to build health system resilience and equity; Apply … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is calling on the federal government to take urgent action in response to the worsening public health and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a statement issued on Oct. 6, CPHA said continued bombardment and restricted humanitarian access have devastated infrastructure and are fuelling preventable illness and death. “The health … Read more
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) issued a statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring survivors of residential schools and acknowledging the intergenerational trauma and systemic inequities Indigenous peoples continue to face. CPHA said the day is a reminder that “reconciliation is not a destination but a continuous practice” and noted that … Read more
This National Immunization Awareness Week, our theme—Don’t let history repeat itself. Protect your future. Get immunized—will shed light on the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations. Vaccine recommendations are updated regularly as new evidence emerges, and as new vaccines become available. With science constantly evolving, it can sometimes be challenging to know which vaccines … Read more
