Media Centre
As the national voice of the pharmacy profession in Canada, CPhA is always available to speak to media representatives on issues affecting health care and the profession of pharmacy.
News Releases and Statements
A legacy that reshaped pharmacy practice: Glenn Rodrigues named 2026 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year
March 30, 2026 – Glenn Rodrigues has been posthumously named the 2026 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year, recognizing his transformative leadership in advancing community pharmacy practice and expanding pharmacists’ role in primary care across Nova Scotia.
Pharmacists CAN: New campaign calls on governments to enable pharmacists to use their full education
March 10, 2026 – To mark the start of Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM) 2026, CPhA recently launched PharmacistsCAN.ca, a new national advocacy campaign focused on closing the gap between what pharmacists are educated to do and what they are authorized to do in practice.
Canadian Pharmacists Association launches CPS Content Partner Program to power digital health innovation
February 25, 2026 – New initiative enables secure API integration of trusted Canadian drug and therapeutic content into health technology platforms.
CPhA welcomes opportunity to reset e-prescribing with focus on sustainability and pharmacy-led governance
February 12, 2026 – The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) views the wind-down of PrescribeIT and the transition to an open, standards-based model as an opportunity to reset our national approach to e-prescribing and address longstanding sustainability and governance challenges to better support patients, providers and the health-care system as a whole.
Media Contact
Tyler Gogo
Senior Manager, Communications
613-293-7223