# Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

> Official website of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, providing information about the organization, membership, events, jobs, and contact details.

This website supports members, visitors, and professionals looking for information about COMP, the field of medical physics, current opportunities, and upcoming events.

## Key Pages

> Key pages for visitors, members, and professionals.

- [Canadian Association of Physician Assistants](https://capa-acam.ca/)
- [Media contacts](https://capa-acam.ca/advocacy/media-contacts)
- [Board of Directors](https://capa-acam.ca/about/board-of-directors)
- [Staff](https://capa-acam.ca/about/staff)
- [Canadian Education Programs](https://capa-acam.ca/pa-students/pa-education-programs)
- [Canadian Physician Assistant Profession](https://capa-acam.ca/become-a-physician-assistant/information-for-international-pas)
- [Sign in](https://capa-acam.ca/user-portal/sign-in)
- [Renew / Become a Member](https://capa-acam.ca/membership)
- [Become a PA](https://capa-acam.ca/become-a-physician-assistant)
- [Search](https://capa-acam.ca/search)

## Key Events

> Key events hosted by or involving the organization.

- [OntarioMD Digital Health Conference 2026](https://capa-acam.ca/events/ontariomd-digital-health-conference-2026-2026-10-01)
- [2026 Cavernous Malformation Clinical and Scientific Symposium](https://capa-acam.ca/events/2026-cavernous-malformation-clinical-and-scientific-symposium-2026-09-18)
- [ECHO at UHN Liver, TBI, Chronic Pain, Rheumatology Programs](https://capa-acam.ca/events/echo-at-uhn-liver-tbi-chronic-pain-rheumatology-programs-2026-09-09)
- [Skin Basics for Primary Care](https://capa-acam.ca/events/skin-basics-for-primary-care-2026-09-19)
- [De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations for Health Care Workers (1-Day Virtual Workshop with CTRI)](https://capa-acam.ca/events/de-escalating-potentially-violent-situations-for-health-care-workers-1-day-virtual-workshop-with-ctri-2026-03-05)
- [Fueling Midlife: The Power of Nutrition in Menopause](https://capa-acam.ca/events/fueling-midlife-the-power-of-nutrition-in-menopause-2026-03-25)
- [The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada 26th Continuing Professional Development Meeting](https://capa-acam.ca/events/the-society-of-gynecologic-oncology-of-canada-26th-continuing-professional-development-meeting-2026-04-24)
- [Webinar | Improving Healthcare Access: The Role of Physician Assistants in Saskatchewan | 5PM (CST)](https://capa-acam.ca/events/webinar-improving-healthcare-access-the-role-of-physician-assistants-in-saskatchewan-5pm-cst-2025-01-07)
- [16th Annual IAPAE Conference](https://capa-acam.ca/events/16th-annual-iapae-conference-2025-10-29)
- [ECHO at UHN Liver, TBI, Chronic Pain, Rheumatology Programs](https://capa-acam.ca/fr/events/echo-at-uhn-liver-tbi-chronic-pain-rheumatology-programs-2026-09-09)

## Key Articles and Newsletters

> Key news, articles, and newsletters from the organization.

- [Celebrating National Physician Assistant (PA) Day: November 27, 2024](https://capa-acam.ca/articles/nationalpaday2024)
- [Physician Assistants Helping Bridge Gaps in Cancer Care](https://capa-acam.ca/articles/physician-assistants-helping-bridge-gaps-in-cancer-care-2026-08-12)
- [Alberta Health Services Restructure](https://capa-acam.ca/advocacy/news/alberta-health-services-restructure-2023-11-08)
- [Ontario’s $30 Million Investment: A Boost for Primary Care and Physician Assistants](https://capa-acam.ca/articles/ontarios-30-million-investment-a-boost-for-primary-care-and-physician-assistants-2026-03-02)
- [From Military Medicine to Remote Care: One PA’s Story of Service and Balance](https://capa-acam.ca/articles/from-military-medicine-to-remote-care-one-pas-story-of-service-and-balance-2026-08-12)
- [Atlantic Provinces Call on Physician Assistants to Help with Health workforce Challenges](https://capa-acam.ca/advocacy/press-releases/atlantic-provinces-call-on-physician-assistants-to-help-with-health-workforce-challenges-2023-04-05)
- [NOSM University, U of T get $123K from province to train physician assistants in North](https://capa-acam.ca/articles/nosm-university-u-of-t-get-123k-from-province-to-train-physician-assistants-in-north-2026-08-17)
- [Physician Assistants start working in Northern Quebec to help increase access to care](https://capa-acam.ca/advocacy/press-releases/physician-assistants-start-working-in-northern-quebec-to-help-increase-access-to-care-a-significant-milestone-for-pas-who-are-now-able-to-practice-medicine-coast-to-coast-2024-10-01)
- [Regulation of PAs in Ontario important step in health modernization](https://capa-acam.ca/advocacy/news/regulation-of-pas-in-ontario-important-step-in-health-modernization-2021-07-16)
- [New Conference Board of Canada Report Highlights PAs as a Key Solution to Canada's Health Workforce Crisis](https://capa-acam.ca/advocacy/press-releases/new-conference-board-of-canada-report-highlights-pas-as-a-key-solution-to-canadas-health-workforce-crisis-2023-11-20)


## Platform

> Canadian data residency, PIPEDA and CASL compliance. Platform capabilities include membership management, websites, payments, events, communications, and reporting.

- [Members Village](https://membersvillage.com) - Association management system (AMS) powering this website