Diversity & Inclusion

Healthcare is in constant change and the pace of change in pharmacy seems to be accelerating. As we continue to advocate for additions to our scope of practice, it is important to ensure that we are embracing all the opportunities that come our way.

Throughout the Women in Leadership series, in collaboration with PharmacyU, we continue to highlight every week an amazing woman leader in pharmacy. Each leader featured has an inspiring message. Below are my preferred quotes that I liked from each of their interviews.

A 2019 report to the House of Commons found that 2SLGBTQIA+ people are more likely to live with chronic health conditions but less likely to have a family doctor or be able to afford basic and gender-affirming healthcare.

From the outset, evidence suggested most Canadians intended to be vaccinated. Three in four said they would “definitely or probably” get their shot—an encouraging start.

After resigning from her position as officer of Indigenous health with the CFMS over concerns about how Indigenous healthcare experiences were treated, Santanna Hernandez decided to run for president of the CFMS—and won on July 11.

Do you know the difference between a growth vs. a value investment strategy?

It is time to tell the CMA that their equity goal is right but silencing democracy is off-target. So say a group including former CMA presidents and provincial medical association presidents. They make this case as we approach the CMA's virtual AGM on Aug 22 where key issues are being decided.