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- September 2, 2026
- FIP2026: CPhA signs global declaration recognizing pharmacists' role in preventing and managing chronic disease
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has signed the FIP Montreal Declaration on Non-Communicable Diseases, adding Canada’s voice to a global call for pharmacists to be fully integrated into the prevention, treatment and long-term management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
- August 28, 2026
- Global pharmacy leaders identify priorities for integrating pharmacists into primary health care
Pharmacy leaders, invited from around the world, gathered in Montréal today for an international forum on advancing pharmacists’ integration into primary health care, where they identified workforce readiness, sustainable funding models, supportive regulatory frameworks and interprofessional collaboration as key conditions for consistent and sustainable integration.
- August 13, 2026
- American and Canadian pharmacist associations warn that recent drug importation policies could put patients at risk
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) have issued a joint statement opposing U.S. policies that would facilitate the large-scale importation of prescription drugs from Canada.
- August 1, 2026
- National Immunization Awareness Month
NIAM is an annual event in August that highlights the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations so that everyone can have the chance to live healthier lives protected against preventable diseases.
- July 29, 2026
- International Forum on Primary Health Care to convene global pharmacy leaders ahead of FIP Congress 2026
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), in collaboration with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), will bring together pharmacy leaders from around the world in Montreal for the International Forum on Primary Health Care: Advancing Pharmacy's Role in Primary Care – A Global Leadership Dialogue.
- July 24, 2026
- CPhA welcomes Task Force report and calls for pharmacists to help shape implementation
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) welcomes the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Sector Task Force's final report and its recognition that Canada must take bold action to strengthen access to medications, improve pharmaceutical sovereignty and build a more resilient pharmaceutical system.
- July 22, 2026
- CPhA welcomes premiers' focus on strengthening health care, highlights pharmacists' role in building a more sustainable health system
As the Council of the Federation concludes in Charlottetown, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) welcomes Canada's premiers' continued focus on improving access to health care.
- July 8, 2026
- Ontario expands pharmacist scope of practice: How CPS can support you
Whether you're assessing a patient, selecting an appropriate treatment option or determining when referral is needed, CPS Full Access offers practical tools to support evidence-informed decision-making at the point of care.
- June 18, 2026
- New CPhA toolkit supports inclusive sexual and reproductive health care for transgender and gender-diverse communities
Building on CPhA's core SRH toolkit for pharmacists, launched in 2023, the expanded collection provides practical guidance and resources to help pharmacists confidently deliver respectful, affirming and patient-centred sexual and reproductive health care to transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
- June 17, 2026
- CPhA welcomes new Chair and Board members
The Canadian Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce the election of Deb Saltmarche as Chair of the Board of Directors, alongside the appointment of six new Board members representing pharmacy organizations from across Canada.
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