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This year CPhA hosted a reception in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and met premiers from almost every province. Without fail, every single premier and staff person we met commented on the increased role that pharmacists have played in primary care.

This past February, the federal Minister of Health, the Hon. Mark Holland, introduced Bill C-64 in the House of Commons. Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacareproposed a universal, single-payer system that would provide Canadians with access to 2 specific drug classes: contraception and diabetes. Recognizing that provinces and territories currently provide access to public drug plans, the Bill seeks to establish a framework through which the federal government can provide fundingto the provinces and territories to implement the proposed pharmacare program.

CPhA is thrilled to publish our newest CPS chapter, Dermatological Considerations in Skin of Colour. With dozens of images and tips for patient assessment, this new chapter aims to address the underrepresentation of diversity in clinical education and literature concerning the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions in individuals with skin of colour.

CPhA concluded its inaugural national summit on the future of primary care and outlines a vision for a health-care system where pharmacy is recognized as a first stop in the primary care journey for all peoples in Canada.

A government report reveals that pharmacy clinics in Nova Scotia have contributed to a nearly 10% decline in emergency room visits for non-urgent or less-urgent cases, which further reinforces the vital impact of pharmacists in alleviating the burden on traditional health-care facilities.

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.  

Part of Choosing Wisely Canada’s new climate-conscious recommendations, CPhA and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) collaborated on 5 joint climate action recommendations for pharmacists.

The 2024 federal budget was tabled on April 16. Here’s a round-up of the health-care commitments outlined in the budget that relate to our key priorities.