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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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Ontario Misrepresents Crime Data to Justify Closure of Lifesaving Supervised Consumption Service

August 19, 2025 The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) condemns the Government of Ontario for misleading the public about crime rates near Ottawa’s Somerset Street supervised consumption site to justify its closure. A CTV News investigation reveals that, contrary to government claims, police data show cr…

CPHA Applauds Ontario Court Ruling on Bill 212

July 30, 2025 A Victory for Public Health and Safe Streets The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) welcomes today’s decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to halt the Government of Ontario’s planned removal of key protected bike lanes in Toronto under Bill 212 – Reducing Gridlock, Saving You …

Champions of Public Health Inducted into the Order of Canada

July 2, 2025 HONOURING PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP Three of Canada’s most respected public health leaders—Drs. Bonnie Henry, David Jones, and Theresa Tam—have been appointed Officers of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Their appointments, announced by the Governor General ahea…
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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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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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