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Canadian Public Health Association

Canadian Public Health Association


We are the independent national voice and trusted advocate for public health, speaking up for people and populations to all levels of government.

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Health Organizations Warn Supervised Consumption Site Closures Will Increase HIV and Hepatitis Transmission, Call on Ontario Government to Reverse Decision

October 16, 2024 In an open letter sent to the Minister of Health today, public health leaders, HIV and hepatitis organizations and service providers called on the Government of Ontario to reverse the recent decision to shutter supervised consumption sites (SCS) and restrict harm reduction services. Signatories war…

Healthcare leadership for a climate resilient future

October 14, 2024 The Lancet Countdown, which tracks the health impacts of climate across 47 indicators, has had a global impact, spurring national organisations to speak out on the risks of climate change. For example, the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Nurses Association, and the Canadian Public Health…

Closing supervised consumption sites will not solve the drug crisis, but it will take lives

October 14, 2024 The closure of several SCSs is so life-threatening that it prompted the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) to share a media release urging the government to reconsider their actions. The scathing title of the release, “dead people don’t need recovery beds,” powerfully sums up the C…
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We promote the public health perspective and evidence to government leaders and policy-makers. We are a catalyst for change that improves health and well-being for all.

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As an independent, non-governmental organization, we provide timely, evidence-informed public health guidance and perspectives to public health professionals and policy makers.

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Looking for a job in public health?


From community-based positions to academic postings, Canada’s major public health employers advertise their job openings with CPHA. Check out our listing of current opportunities from across the country! Remember to acknowledge that you saw the posting at cpha.ca.

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Commitment to truth and reconciliation


 

CPHA's office is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. They have been the guardians of this land for millennia and CPHA is grateful for the example their stewardship provides. CPHA is committed to working with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their governments in realizing meaningful truth and reconciliation.

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