Advocacy
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
June 30, 2014
Toward a healthier and more just society for children and families
Topic(s): Advocacy, Position statements / practice points
Dr. Andrew Lynk, CPS President, greeted delegates to the CPS Annual Conference in Montreal with inspiring words about his vision for a more healthy and just society for children and youth in Canada. If you weren’t at the conference, you can… Read more
June 18, 2014
Paediatrics with Team Broken Earth, Port au Prince, Haiti
Topic(s): Advocacy
Since 2012, Dr. Leigh Anne Newhook has had five week-long trips to Haiti as a paediatrician with Team Broken Earth. Haiti is considered the poorest country in the western world. Prevalent conditions in the paediatric population include injuries, TB,… Read more
June 9, 2014
Reflections on global health for newborns and mothers
Topic(s): Advocacy
Dr. Andrew Lynk, CPS President, recently attended the Saving Every Woman, Saving Every Child Summit in Toronto where the Canadian government pledged $3.5-billion for 2015-2020 to address priority issues around maternal, newborn and child… Read more
May 26, 2014
CPS website targets professionals working with newcomer families
Topic(s): Advocacy, Professional education
Children and youth new to Canada do not enjoy the same health status as their Canadian-born peers. That’s why the Canadian Paediatric Society wants to ensure that physicians, nurses and other health care practitioners caring for immigrant and… Read more
May 12, 2014
CPS statement draws attention to need for improved child death review
Topic(s): Advocacy
Alberta Human Services Minister Manmeet Bhullar said in January that the province would change reporting rules and examine options for the review of all child deaths in Alberta. This announcement was made at the province’s Roundtable on Death and… Read more
April 28, 2014
Long-time CPS member encourages physician advocacy: ‘Give that little bit extra for better care’
Topic(s): Advocacy
Dr. Barry Adams has been a CPS member for nearly 50 years. As paediatric medicine continues to change, Dr. Adams hopes to see more paediatricians become involved in the CPS and become advocates. It’s rewarding work, he said, and essential for… Read more
Last updated: Aug 9, 2017