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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Healthcare leadership for a climate resilient future
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
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…A British tech company and liquor giant are collaborating on bringing accessible QR codes to alcohol packaging
While one tech firm and a liquor giant are raising a glass to universal design in accessibility, a public health expert is warning of the dangers of allowing easier access to unhealthy products like alcohol. CBC accessibility reporter Luke Williams explains.Policy & Position Statements
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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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.