Industry Advocacy

Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program
The federal Conservatives are calling for an investigation into the Liberal government's decision to have an international charity administer a $900-million program designed to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The request is contained in a letter sent to Auditor General Karen Hogan on Sunday in which the Tories argue that "outsourcing'' the Canada Student Service Grant to WE Charity undermines Parliament's ability to monitor the aid program.
COVID-19 adds financial stress for pharmacies
Additional costs of staying open during pandemic have hurt some bottom lines

U.S. agrees to Canada's request to extend non essential travel ban into June

The ban prohibits discretionary travel like vacations and cross-border shopping without restricting trade, commerce and essential employees
PTSA advocates for immunization training
Gun legislation: doctors as advocates for public health and safety

On May 1, the government of Canada under the relevant statute of the Firearms Act introduced Orders in Council, prohibiting the sale, use, transfer, lending or transport of 1500 types of semi-automatic rifles with sustained rapid-fire capacity. Among the banned weapons is the AR-15, commonly used in mass shooting, including the New Zealand mass shooting that killed 51 people.
New radio ad to raise profile of pharmacists during pandemic

Community pharmacists across the country are doing their part as frontline healthcare providers during the ongoing pandemic. But, while other health professionals receive recognition as “heroes” of the COVID-19 crisis, many pharmacists feel the profession is under appreciated.
Majority of US independent pharmacies need coronavirus small business aid

Pandemic costs final straw after years of reimbursement and cash flow declines
HealthCareCAN presses Ottawa for resources to respond to COVID-19
Neighbourhood Pharmacies highlight achievements from 2019

A new publication from the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada highlights the association's achievements in 2019, from research projects and pharmacy facts to pharmacy’s economic footprint and advocacy priorities.
Cross-country pharmacy check-in with Geraldine Vance, BC Pharmacy Association

Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program

COVID-19 adds financial stress for pharmacies

U.S. agrees to Canada's request to extend non essential travel ban into June

PTSA advocates for immunization training

Gun legislation: doctors as advocates for public health and safety

New radio ad to raise profile of pharmacists during pandemic

Majority of US independent pharmacies need coronavirus small business aid

HealthCareCAN presses Ottawa for resources to respond to COVID-19

Neighbourhood Pharmacies highlight achievements from 2019

Cross-country pharmacy check-in with Geraldine Vance, BC Pharmacy Association