A home for paediatricians. A voice for children and youth.

Congenital syphilis is a public health emergency

New guidance on evaluating risk, treatment, management

New Policy Documents

Goals of care conversations and advance care planning for paediatric patients living with serious illness
Gene-based drug therapy for children and youth treated with psychoactive medications
Healthy childhood development through outdoor risky play: Navigating the balance with injury prevention

Membership

The CPS is the professional home of more than 3600 paediatricians, paediatric subspecialists and other child health providers. Join now and enjoy the benefits of membership.

What We Do

Public Policy Advocacy

We advocate to all levels of government for legislation, programs, and policy that help support the health and well-being of children and youth.

Education

Our professional development program is designed to meet the learning needs of child and youth health care providers at every stage of their career.

Clinical Practice

Our position statements, practice points, clinical tools, and educational resources are designed to ensure that health care professionals can deliver the best possible care to children and youth.

Journal: Paediatrics & Child Health

Paediatrics & Child Health (PCH) is the official journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the only peer-reviewed paediatric journal in Canada. Its mission is to advocate for the health and well-being of all Canadian children and youth and to educate child and youth health professionals across the country.

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Upcoming Events

April, 16, 2024Assessing and managing self-harm in children and adolescents

May 14, 2024Trauma informed care in paediatrics

June 6 - 8, 2024CPS Annual Conference 2024

Vancouver, British Columbia

November 1 -3, 2024Canadian Conference on Child & Youth Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario