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2018

Le racisme : un fléau pour la santé des personnes qui en sont victimes au Canada

December 19, 2018

L'association canadienne de santé publique condamne le racisme systémique dans le système de santé. Elle dénonce les conséquences néfastes de cette situation sur la santé des personnes qui en sont victimes.

 


Racism a risk to public health, says industry association

December 17, 2018

The Canadian Public Health Association is raising racism as a public health issue. Backed by seven of its counterparts in provinces and territories, including the Manitoba Public Health Association, the national association released a position statement Monday emphasizing the negative impact racism can have on mental and physical health, as well as health-related behaviours.


David Suzuki: Major health study shows benefits of combating climate change

December 11, 2018

The Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Public Health Association offered several recommendations for policymakers based on the Lancet report, emphasizing the role of doctors and other health professionals in addressing climate change and raising public awareness. “Ensuring a widespread understanding of climate change as a central public health issue will be vital in delivering an accelerated response, with the health…


16 groups to intervene in Sask. carbon tax challenge

December 10, 2018

On the other side of the case will be the British Columbia government, Assembly of First Nations, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecofiscal Commission of Canada, Intergenerational Climate Coalition, Canadian Public Health Association, Canadian Environmental Law Association and Climate Justice Saskatoon.


Climate change first responders speak out

December 10, 2018

The newly released 2018 iteration of the Countdown is part of the international medical news and research journal’s planetary health initiative, which has already forged a broad coalition of health practitioners, researchers and policy specialists affiliated with medical and academic institutions, government agencies and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Supporting Canadian groups, including the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Public Health Association and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, also released affiliated


Should Canadian schools have more recess breaks?

December 6, 2018

Frank Welsh, director of policy with the Canadian Public Health Association, said an increasing emphasis on academic achievement has resulted in more time spent in the classroom.

“All those things that go on in school is important, but it’s equally important to get kids outside to learn things on our own,” Welsh said from Ottawa via Skype.


Ottawa opposes United Conservatives as interveners in Sask. carbon tax case

December 5, 2018

Ottawa supported eight organizations for intervener status including SaskPower and SaskEnergy, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, the David Suzuki Foundation and Canadian Public Health Association.

Organizations which Saskatchewan doesn't want included as interveners include the Assembly of First Nations, Canadian Public Health Association and Intergenerational Climate Coalition.


Global warming will increase heat-related death and disease

December 1, 2018

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) joins the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) in calling for the implementation of the Canada-specific recommendations presented in the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.


Eco, health groups and provinces seek status in carbon-tax court challenge

November 30, 2018

On Friday Ecojustice, the David Suzuki Foundation, the Canadian Public Health Association and the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in Northern Alberta all said they were applying to intervene to argue against Saskatchewan's position.


Doctors prescribe action for 'eco-anxiety'

November 30, 2018

The Canadian Lancet document was prepared with support from CMA and the Canadian Public Health Association.