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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CPHA and PHA-NBPEI Raise Alarm over Reassignment of Public Health Nurses in New Brunswick
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) and the Public Health Association of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (PHA-NBPEI) are sounding the alarm over the Horizon Health Network’s plan to reassign 90% of public health nurses to hospital settings and replace them with licensed practical n…More Alcohol, More Harm: CPHA Urges Nova Scotia to Rethink Retail Expansion
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is sounding the alarm over the Nova Scotia government’s proposal to expand alcohol sales into convenience stores and other private retail outlets. The Association warns that increasing access to alcohol will have predictable and preventable consequences…Honouring Indigenous Leadership, Knowledge, and Sovereignty
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to honour the histories, cultures, languages, and leadership of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) recognizes the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous communities and …Policy & Position Statements
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