Canadian Pharmacists Association

11/13/2025

Attention Alberta IPGs!

Are you an internationally educated working toward licensure in Alberta? Join us in Calgary on November 29 for a free, full-day event designed to help you take your next step toward pharmacy practice in Canada.

💡 Hear from licensed IPGs
📚 Learn about licensure, PEBC exams & bridging programs
🤝 Connect with employers, mentors & support organizations

➡️ Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/IXUU50Xrmp4

11/13/2025

📚 Have you been meaning to pick up one of our print editions?

Now’s the perfect time! Save 75% during our CPS Print Inventory Sale, on now until December 1 or while quantities last.

Don’t miss your chance to save big!

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11/12/2025

November is Awareness Month.

As the most accessible health-care provider, have an important role to play in the prevention, screening and management of diabetes.

➡️ Here’s a round-up resources to check out: https://ow.ly/Qz0i50XqGyU

11/11/2025

Check out our updated chapter: Influenza!

Authored by Ajit Johal, this updated chapter covers the latest evidence and practical guidance to help health professionals prevent complications, promote vaccination and support optimal patient care.

➡️ Stay ahead this flu season with CPS. Log in or visit our webpage to learn more: https://ow.ly/QKom50Xq1Vt

11/10/2025

: Canada has lost its elimination status after nearly 30 years.

can play a vital role in promoting vaccine confidence and uptake.

📄 Use this concise factsheet to support your conversations with patients about symptoms, prevention, and vaccination: https://ow.ly/LLpT50Xpr8W

11/07/2025

Our three-part immunization series is now available on ! 💉

Each accredited course provides practical, evidence-based insights to help you stay current on best practices for the 2025-2026 season.

1️⃣ An Update on Immunization Guidelines for Pharmacists: https://ow.ly/BNgc50XotR7

2️⃣ Identifying High-Risk Patients and Promoting Vaccine Uptake: https://ow.ly/GrMq50XotR8

3️⃣ Integrating Immunization Services into Pharmacy Workflows: https://ow.ly/gUmh50XotR4

11/06/2025

Internationally trained are vital to patient care in Canada — but the path to licensure remains long, costly, and inconsistent.

Today at , CPhA is calling for coordinated national action to make the process fairer, faster, and more consistent across provinces:

➡️ Dedicated federal funding for bridging and readiness programs.
➡️ Investment in expanding pharmacy education capacity across Canada.
➡️ Greater consistency and transparency across provinces.
➡️ Collaboration to improve mobility and harmonize scope of practice.

11/06/2025

Today, CPhA’s Dr. Sadaf Faisal is appearing before to discuss how immigration policy impacts Canada’s health workforce, and the barriers internationally trained face.

This is a critical issue for the pharmacy profession for several reasons:

➡️ Canada is facing a pharmacist shortage that’s projected to nearly double over the next decade.
➡️ 35% of pharmacists practising in Canada were trained internationally — the highest proportion among any health profession.
➡️ Internationally trained pharmacists are essential to maintaining access to care across the country.
➡️ Our domestic training capacity isn’t keeping up, with limited seats in pharmacy programs nationwide.

Addressing these challenges means helping internationally trained pharmacists join the workforce faster and expanding pharmacy education at home.

📺 Tune in:

Meeting No. 11 HESA - Standing Committee on Health

11/06/2025

Our CPS team is at in Winnipeg!

Come see us at booth #601 and learn how can support you and your practice!

11/06/2025

📣 The Print Inventory Sale is here!

Until December 1, you can save 75% on remaining CPS print editions:

📘 CPS: Drug Information
📘 CPS: Therapeutic Choices
📘 Therapeutics for Minor Ailments
📘 Products for Minor Ailments

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11/05/2025

📢 We’re at the in Winnipeg!

Visit us at booth #601 to discover how can help you confidently deliver optimal care to your patients.

See you there!

11/04/2025

CPhA met today with MP Burton Bailey to discuss key issues impacting pharmacy and patient care.

As an MP in Alberta—home to one of Canada’s most advanced scopes of pharmacy practice—Mr. Bailey has seen firsthand how are expanding access to care. Our discussion touched on drug shortages, health workforce challenges and the emerging pharmacy clinic model.

Thank you MP Bailey for your engagement and support of Canada’s pharmacists.