Advocacy Toolkit

This Advocacy Toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource designed to empower PAs, healthcare professionals, and supporters to effectively advocate for the advancement and recognition of the PA profession in Canada. This toolkit provides essential materials,  to facilitate meaningful dialogue with Healthcare partners, Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), ministers, government officials, and other decision-makers. These resources can be utilized to advocate for crucial priorities, such as increased funding for training spots, enhanced compensation for PAs, and supportive policy changes that further integrate PAs across healthcare settings. The toolkit includes a one-page information brief and social media graphics to clearly communicate the role of PAs and their significant impact on improving healthcare access, reducing wait times, and supporting physician-led teams. Given the ongoing challenges in Canada’s healthcare system, such as provider shortages and rising patient demands, this advocacy toolkit is essential in articulating the need for regulatory frameworks, sustainable funding models, and broader deployment of PAs. By leveraging these resources, stakeholders can help drive forward legislative and policy changes that will strengthen the role of PAs, ensuring they are fully recognized and effectively utilized within Canada's healthcare landscape.