CAPA News
York’s announcement of new medical school presents opportunity for creation of new Physician Assistant program
June 15th, 2021Canada needs Physician Assistants (PAs) to make health care more accessible, however, more training spots are needed to expand the PA model of care. The process of becoming a physician is a lengthy and complex one, as outlined in an… Read more »
Regulation of PAs in Ontario important step in health modernization
April 27th, 2021Toronto, Ontario, 2021 — Today, in the Ontario Legislature, the Minister of Health, Christine Elliott introduced legislation, that once passed, will mean the start of regulating Ontario Physician Assistants under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This… Read more »
Staffing Update
January 4th, 2021To better serve your needs and advocate on your behalf – CAPA is growing! Just a little. We are happy to inform you we have promoted two long-time staff members. Sandra Bourgon has been with CAPA for more than 10… Read more »
BC falls behind other provinces on health care reform
October 28th, 2020BC falls behind other provinces on health care reform Calls for introduction of PAs into BC Health System intensify as new government takes office. British Columbia – October 2020 – Congratulating the Horgan government for their re-election, the Canadian Association… Read more »