Advocacy
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
February 16, 2015
Childhood lasts forever: The need to invest in the early years
Topic(s): Advocacy
CPS President Elect Dr. Robin Williams spoke at the recent Innovating Child and Family Health Conference hosted by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. In this blog post, Dr. Williams shares some thoughts from her presentation. Read more
February 3, 2015
Conference brings together international perspectives on Aboriginal health
Topic(s): Professional education, Advocacy
Paediatricians who work with Aboriginal families should consider attending the next International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health, says Dr. Sam Wong, co-chair of the conference planning committee. The event, co-hosted by the CPS and the American… Read more
December 1, 2014
Webinar series explores best practices in providing care for patients new to Canada
Topic(s): Advocacy, Professional education
Do you want to know how to better serve immigrant and refugee families in your practice? Join us for a series of free webinars based on content from Caring for Kids New to Canada. Dr. Morton Beiser and Dr. Priya Watson will host the next session on… Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017