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2022 Budget: Key Areas of Interest for Physiotherapy Professionals
Background: On April 7, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, presented the Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. The budget proposes $9.5 billion in new spending for 2022-23. The budget […]
Responding to the Study of Canada’s Health Workforce
Executive Summary: Recommendation # 1: the government effectively integrate physiotherapists into Canada’s wider Federal health policy planning framework as a critical health system partner. This can help address current health human resource challenges caused by COVID-19 and help design a more […]
Liberals, NDP Multi-Year Supply and Confidence Agreement: Key Areas of Interest for Physiotherapy Professionals
Background:On March 22, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced an agreement that will see the NDP support the Liberal government until 2025[1]. Both parties have agreed to “Delivering for Canadians Now: A Supply and Confidence […]
Dr. Marilyn MacKay-Lyons Named Scientific Co-Editor of Physiotherapy Canada
In that capacity, Dr. MacKay-Lyons will spearhead initiatives such as re-engaging the International Advisory Board, reviewing key journal metrics, and revisiting the MEDLINE application. Dr. Brooks will continue to focus on managing submissions, engaging reviewers, and facilitating editorials and commentaries. […]
Seeking a CPA member to Join CAPR’s Evaluation Services Committee
As announced in January, CAPR are now seeking broader representation from key Canadian physiotherapy organizations, including the CPA. CPA members are invited to put their names forward for consideration by the CPA, by completing and emailing the application form and a recent resume […]