News
- June 3, 2026
- Need health care during FIFA World Cup 2026? Canada's pharmacists may be able to help
Canada is welcoming the world for FIFA World Cup 2026 from June 11 to July 19, with hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world expected to travel to host cities Toronto and Vancouver over several weeks. During busy periods, knowing where to access the right care matters. For many non-emergency health concerns, local pharmacists may be able to help — often quickly and conveniently.
- May 26, 2026
- CPhA seeks pharmacist input to support development of climate-sensitive infectious disease resources
CPhA and IPPC are currently recruiting pharmacists who provide care to Indigenous communities to participate in an online focus group exploring climate-sensitive infectious diseases, including Lyme disease, West Nile virus and waterborne infections.
- May 21, 2026
- Pharmacists CAN: More care closer to home as Saskatchewan and Ontario expand pharmacists' scope
Governments across Canada continue to look to pharmacists to help improve access to care in communities large and small. Recent announcements in Saskatchewan and Ontario are just the latest examples of provinces expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and investing in community pharmacy services to help patients access care closer to home.
- May 20, 2026
- Resource Round-up: 2SLGBTQI+ patient health
Resources to help you make your pharmacy a more inclusive space.
- May 19, 2026
- Resource Round-up: Indigenous health
Intergenerational trauma, health-care disparities, and racism in all its forms continue to undermine the health of Indigenous patients and their trust in the health care system. As a key entry point to our health system, the pharmacy community has a key role to play in implementing culturally safe, patient-centered care across Canada.
- May 19, 2026
- June is National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month – a time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, while also recognizing the ongoing trauma and harm experienced by Indigenous peoples and building a path toward reconciliation.
- May 11, 2026
- CPhA appoints Dr. Sadaf Faisal as Chief Pharmacist Officer
CPhA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sadaf Faisal as Chief Pharmacist Officer (CPO), a senior leadership role that reflects the evolving scope and impact of pharmacy practice in Canada and will help strengthen the profession’s national voice within the health-care system.
- April 24, 2026
- National Immunization Awareness Week
National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is April 26–May 2, 2026—an annual event that highlights and recognizes the importance of immunization.
- April 20, 2026
- New preconception health resources highlight pharmacists' role in care before and during pregnancy
CPhA has contributed resources to a new preconception health toolkit launched by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), now available on PregnancyInfo.ca. The comprehensive resource is designed to support women and gender-diverse individuals in planning for a healthy pregnancy or a healthier life at any stage.
- April 17, 2026
- Resource Round-up: Environmental sustainability
Pharmacists are well-positioned to act as environmental stewards and help mitigate the environmental harms associated with our health-care system. Here’s a round-up of some helpful resources to support you in promoting environmental sustainability in your pharmacy and with your patients and colleagues.
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