Advocacy

The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO) is the professional association in Canada for oncology pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, assistants and students whose primary focus is the care of patients with cancer. For over 20 years, CAPhO has advocated for its members across Canada as well as the many patients we serve. CAPhO has also advocated for oncology pharmacy as an area of specialty practice.

Watch this page for updates on CAPhO's advocacy initiatives.

Advocacy News

CAPhO Lobby Day Team
Advocacy

On Monday, November 27, 2023, CAPhO Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee members met in Ottawa with Members of Parliament and All-Party Cancer Caucus members.

PAM 2023 campaign
Advocacy

Pharmacists have an important role to play in cancer care, and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology is fully behind them.

CTV Vancouver

CAPhO President, Tina Crosbie, was interviewed by CTV Vancouver advocating for NACI to create a nationwide framework that provides the COVID-19 vaccine on schedule for patients with cancer.

CTV Calgary Interview with Tina Crosbie

See Tina Crosbie's interview with CTV Calgary

Tina Crosbie

Listen to the interview with CAPhO President, Tina Crosbie on Radio NL in Kamloops on the subject of delayed vaccines.

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Read more about the media coverage CAPhO has received in the last few days on the subject of vaccinations.

Behind every person with cancer

Read more about CAPhO's participation in an Appreciating Canadian Pharmacy national advocacy campaign.

CAPhO in the News! Article Links

Position Statements and Media Releases