Canadian Pharmacists Association
Canadian Pharmacists Association

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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

Health organizations call for immediate action on national vape flavour restrictions to protect youth
October 27, 2026 – A broad group of leading health organizations today called on the federal government to immediately finalize long-delayed regulations restricting e-cigarette flavours. 

CPhA welcomes health minister's commitment to maintain pharmacy oversight of nicotine pouches
September 28, 2026 – The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) welcomes Health Minister Marjorie Michel’s clear commitment to maintaining the current safeguards for nicotine pouches, including the requirement that these products remain behind the pharmacy counter, where pharmacists and pharmacy teams can provide appropriate oversight and smoking-cessation support.

Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada announces 2026-2027 scholarship recipients
September 16, 2026 – The Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC), in partnership with the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 recipients of the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship.

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Media Contact

Tyler Gogo
Senior Manager, Communications 
613-293-7223