Federal election 2025
Make pharmacists’ voices heard
The federal election is almost here — and now is the time to ensure that the voices of pharmacists are front and centre.
CPhA is a non-partisan organization: At the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), we do not support or oppose any political party or candidate. Our goal during elections is to highlight key issues that matter to pharmacists and the patients they serve.
As trusted and accessible health care providers, pharmacists have a vital role to play in shaping the future of our health care system. During this election, we’re calling on pharmacists across Canada to raise two key issues with local candidates.
Our priorities
1. Protecting Canada’s drug supply
Canada’s drug supply is fragile. Proposed U.S. tariffs pose a real threat to the availability and costs of the medications that Canadian patients rely on. Pharmacists see firsthand the consequences of drug shortages — and we must speak up to protect the safety and security of our drug supply.
What to ask candidates: Will your party take action to protect Canada’s drug supply from U.S. tariff pressures and ensure Canadians have secure, uninterrupted access to the medications they need?
2. Expanding access to primary care through pharmacy
CPhA is urging the government to amend federal regulations to enable pharmacists to provide safe opioid-related care to patients, including making the CDSA exemptions permanent, recognizing pharmacists as practitioners under the CDSA and enhancing access to safe supply programs.
What to ask candidates: Will your party support policies that expand the role of pharmacists in primary care and ensure Canadians can access care when and where they need it?
How you can take action
- Meet with local candidates: Reach out to candidates in your riding and request a short meeting to discuss these issues.
- Be ready for door knocking: When candidates or volunteers come to your door, use the opportunity to raise the issues.
- Attend town halls and debates: Raise pharmacy issues during Q&A periods and ask candidates for their positions.
- Use your voice online: Share CPhA’s key messages on social media using the hashtag #PharmacistsVote.
- Talk to your patients and community: Encourage others to ask candidates where they stand on drug supply safety and access to care through pharmacy
This election, let’s make sure every candidate knows: Pharmacists are essential. Pharmacy matters.