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Effective October 1, 2026, pharmacists will  have the authority to therapeutically substitute one controlled substance for another—where permitted by provincial or territorial regulation—following amendments to the Controlled Substances Regulations (CSR) published in the Canada Gazette, Part II in mid-December.

We are thrilled to share that pharmacists are now officially included in the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program, effective December 31, 2025.

CPhA’s Sadaf Faisal shares her thoughts on one of CPhA’s key projects of 2025 – the launch of CPhA Learning.

The Canadian Pharmacists Association’s (CPhA) IPG Mentorship and Integration Project team hosted its first Alberta in-person event for International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs) in Calgary, drawing more than 70 participants for a full day of learning, connection and practical support.  

To help you prepare your practice and support patients this season, CPhA has rounded up a collection of resources—from clinical updates in CPS to new continuing education in CPhA Learning, to practical tools designed to strengthen vaccine confidence and accessibility.

Canada loses measles elimination status after nearly three decades

November is Diabetes Awareness Month across the globe. Join CPhA in raising awareness about the condition and the important role pharmacists play on the diabetes care team. 

As Canada enters another respiratory virus season, pharmacists are urging Canadians to protect themselves and their communities as new polling shows vaccination intentions remain low.