2019
Cannabis referendum: Be wary of replacing one 'Reefer Madness' with another
January 9, 2019
The active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is typically far more potent than in the weed previous generations smoked, according to Canadian Public Health Association spokesman Ian Culbert. The dope on Canada’s illicit market can have 5-40% THC.
Emergency physicians and public health experts call for tight regulations on cannabis edibles and concentrates
January 8, 2019
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is one of many groups pushing for tight regulation of edibles. “An over-riding concern is that industry pressure on politicians may result in a watering down of the regulations or an over-expansion of the range of products that are permitted,” according to Ian Culbert, CPHA’s executive director.
Report on Police Violence Against Black People in Toronto Reveals Canada Has A Big Race Problem
January 1, 2019
The Canadian Public Health Association has spoken out against racism in Canada, and has deemed it a pubic health issue. “Unfortunately Canada remains a nation where a person’s colour, religion, culture or ethnic origin are determinants of health that result in inequities in social inclusion, economic outcomes, personal health, and access to and quality of health and social services,” the association said in a statement, noting racism is insidious and impacts all aspects of life. “Those who experience racism exhibit poorer health outcomes including negative mental health outcomes, negative…
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.