Call for Submissions
Call for submissions deadline: 23:59 EST Friday 29 November
We are now accepting submissions for presentation at Public Health 2025. Our goal is to present an integrated scientific program of research, policy and practice perspectives that encourages delegates and presenters to connect, share and learn from each other.
Submissions will be accepted for oral, poster, or program showcase abstracts, and symposia or workshops proposals.
For each proposal, the submitter must choose one keyword category. Proposals may be submitted in either English or French and will be peer-reviewed according to the language of submission and the keyword category. Simultaneous interpretation will not be provided and French submitters must be comfortable presenting in English.
Each individual may submit a maximum of two abstracts as Presenting Author. Abstracts presented at a previous conference can be submitted. During the submission process the submitter will be prompted to indicate where the abstract was previously presented and if new data will be presented at the conference.
INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, MÉTIS) PEOPLES OR POPULATIONS presentation
CPHA is committed to honouring Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) traditional knowledge, spirituality, practices and data sovereignty throughout our scientific program. During the submission process, all authors must answer if the abstract addresses Indigenous Peoples or populations.
Submission will be considered to have an Indigenous focus when they involve First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples or populations. This includes studies or programs that include:
- Primary data collection or analysis involving Indigenous Peoples or populations;
- Secondary data analysis, including systematic reviews and analyses of existing databases when participants are known to be Indigenous; and
- Findings will impact First Nations, Inuit, Métis Peoples or populations.
If your abstract addresses any of the above, you are required to use the “Submission with an Indigenous Focus” template.
As part of your First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Peoples or populations abstract, the submission must:
- Summarize how the relevant Indigenous Peoples or populations were engaged in the preparation of this submission, including how their consent was obtained; and
- Describe how relevant historical context or Indigenous voices are included in the interpretation and dissemination.
Abstracts
Oral Presentations: Accepted presentations will be grouped into 90-minute sessions that share a common topic or complimentary theme. Each presentation is 10 minutes followed by a 5-minute discussion period facilitated by a moderator. Presenters may use slides to accompany the presentation.
Poster Presentations: Presenters will engage with participants during two dedicated poster presentation sessions on Tuesday 29 April from 11:00-12:15 and Wednesday 30 April from 13:30-14:30. Our aim is to promote the importance of posters as an opportunity to transfer knowledge in an interactive format.
NEW - Program Showcase: This presentation type is designed to provide community-based organizations the opportunity to increase awareness of the innovative or promising programs they are implementing. Presenters will illustrate the context and importance of the program to a community, reflect on the impact of the program and lessons learned to date. The format is designed to give participants proven and effective actionable solutions that they can take away and apply in their local context. Each 90-minute session will be comprised of three 25-minute presentations grouped together by similar topic or type of program, with time provided for a question period at the end of the session.
90-minute sessions
Symposiums: Symposium speakers should offer a coordinated exchange on a common topic or complimentary theme and we recommend a maximum of three speakers plus a moderator. Sessions are 90-minutes and total presentation time should not exceed 65-70 minutes. For the remaining time, speakers should take part in a moderated Q&A.
Workshops: Sessions are 90-minutes and facilitators should be experienced in leading sessions and encouraging participants to contribute to the discussion. Workshop proposals must include elements to generate lively interactions among participants and facilitators.