Helping people living with arthritis find their voice
CAPA at the CRA meeting!
CAPA is pleased to have presented two posters at the 2026 Canadian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting, which took place April 16–19 in Halifax. CAPA’s President, Linda Wilhelm, presented both posters on behalf of the organization.
We are proud to share Through the Darkness, a powerful watercolour piece created by Natalie Boivin, a member of the CAPA community, and featured in the exhibition at the Canadian Pain Society meeting as part of Shaping the Future of Pain Science.
Arthritis Action Plan Launch at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Meeting: CAPA was pleased to be represented by our President, Linda Wilhelm, pictured alongside fellow partners who have contributed to this important work.
New report: "Broken Chains: Drug Supply Disruptions Impact Patient Lives" highlights how medication shortages are affecting Canadians living with arthritis. The report was shared in March 2026 and is available to read now.
CAPA regularly hosts educational webinars, with recent topics including patient partner skill development, gentle movement, and lived experience sharing.
Check out our YouTube channel (click this image) to view past webinar recordings!
In November 2025, CAPA’s President, Linda Wilhelm, and board members Jenny Lorca and Therese Lane attended a meeting with the Chronic Pain Network (CPN). Linda presented her work co-developing MPaCT, a new assessment tool for pain.
CAPA believes that the lived experience provided by individuals living with a disease is critical – and participating in research activities helps ensure this voice is heard.
Helping people living with arthritis find their voice
CAPA regularly hosts educational webinars, with recent topics including patient partner skill development, gentle movement, and lived experience sharing.
Check out our YouTube channel to view past webinar recordings!
In November 2025, CAPA’s President, Linda Wilhelm, and board members Jenny Lorca and Therese Lane attended a meeting with the Chronic Pain Network (CPN). Linda presented her work co-developing MPaCT, a new assessment tool for pain.
CAPA believes that the lived experience provided by individuals living with a disease is critical – and participating in research activities helps ensure this voice is heard.