Advocacy
April 26, 2017
Alberta kids with type 1 diabetes need better support at school
Topic(s): Advocacy
Pediatric residents from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary are advocating for change when it comes to kids with type 1 diabetes and school policy. Read more
June 8, 2016
How can we model the RCPSC Health Advocate CanMEDS role?
Topic(s): Advocacy
Dr. Eleanor MacDougall talks about the vital advocacy role of PGY3 residents in the University of Manitoba’s Paediatric Residency Program. Read more
December 22, 2015
To make change, stay focused and be authentic: Physician advocates for refugee health
Topic(s): Advocacy, Professional education
As the first planes carrying Syrian refugees to Canada were heading toward Toronto in December, two of the city’s foremost physician advocates for newcomer health were sharing their experiences with more than 100 webinar participants across… Read more
October 15, 2015
Some of the most complex needs of my patients stem from poverty and not disease alone
Topic(s): Advocacy
How does a physician properly evaluate a learning problem when a child’s basic needs are unmet? Read more
October 7, 2015
Poverty, Politics and Leadership
Topic(s): Advocacy
The current federal election campaign is all about the middle class. The three major parties are in a race to prove they are the true champions of middle Canadians. Rarely do we hear them discuss growing income inequality or poverty. Read more
September 30, 2015
This election, call on your leaders to do right by First Nations kids
Topic(s): Advocacy
This guest blog post was provided by Cindy Blackstock (Executive Director) and Courtney Powless (Education and Public Engagement Coordinator) of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada. Read more
September 22, 2015
This election, help make child and youth health a priority
Topic(s): Advocacy
With the federal election just around the corner, it is time for Canadian paediatricians to step up to ensure that child and youth health and wellness are a priority for the next government. Read more
July 27, 2015
Let’s build ‘a Canada crazy for its kids’
Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education
On June 26 at the CPS Annual General Meeting, Dr. Robin Williams shared her goals and priorities as she begins her one-year term as CPS President. The following is an excerpt from her address. Read more
May 27, 2015
Senate committee hears about critical nature of childhood obesity rates in Canada
Topic(s): Advocacy, Public education
On May 6th, Dr. Catherine Pound, member of the CPS Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee, spoke on behalf of the CPS at the Social Affairs, Science and Technology Senate Standing Committee meeting. Read more
May 21, 2015
Private member’s bill ignores risks of air rifles and BB guns
Topic(s): Advocacy
Dr. Katherine Austin, one of the authors of the CPS position statement on firearms, presented to the federal Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Bill C-637, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firearms storage and… Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017