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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MIICOVAC offers reliable, up-to-date, science-based vaccine information to help parents make the right choice for their families.Bold action needed: New Policy Brief on Health and Climate Change in Canada
Climate change is undermining the foundations of human health and gravely affecting Canada’s health systems, warns a new Policy Brief published today, supported by both the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Nurses Association, and the Canadian Public Health Association. In order to protect…Statement from the Canadian Public Health Association on the occasion of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022
Trigger warning: The information and experiences discussed in this statement may cause trauma invoked by memories of past abuse, and deep intergenerational impacts. The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous Peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, seven d…Policy & Position Statements
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