Many people think arthritis only affects older people, or that it is merely a word for aches and pains.
At CAPA, we work to clear up these misconceptions to create a better Canada for people living with arthritis and their support groups.
Arthritis is a collection of debilitating diseases which affect Canadians of all ages and backgrounds. By collecting and producing patient resources, policy papers, and outreach projects, CAPA seeks to educate and empower people living with arthritis so they can continue to positively contribute to society and improve their health care experiences.
Our Mission
Medical Advisory Committee
CAPA Medical Advisory Committee has been established to provide medical review to resources we develop and potentially to letters we submit about policies in arthritis care. Meet the members of the CAPA Medical Advisory Committee:
Our Strategy, Principles & Funding
CAPA Community
The CAPA community brings together individuals and organizations from coast to coast, united by a shared connection to arthritis. As a community-driven organization, we believe in the power of listening. That’s why we actively seek input from people living with arthritis—or those impacted by it—to shape our work and ensure their voices guide our strategic plan. Find out more about the results of our community surveys below:
Strategic Partnership
CAPA is an Affiliate Member of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA). The mission of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) is to improve the health and well-being of people across Canada affected by skin, hair and nail conditions, through collaboration, advocacy and education. The CSPA is a national non-profit organization. Website link: canadianskin.ca
Thank You to our Supporters
We are attempting to diversify our funding sources. Support received by CAPA (including in-kind support) in the last two years include: Abbvie Corporation, Apothecare Inc., Arthritis Research Society of Canada, AstraZeneca Canada, Aspeya, CADTH, Canadian Rheumatology Association, Centre of Aging SMART, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), CIUSSS Centre, Dalhousie University, Government of Canada (Canada Summer Jobs), Government of Canada (Canadian Heritage), Innomar Strategies Inc., Innovative Medicines Canada, Janssen Inc., McGill University Health Centre, McMaster University, Ottawa Heart Institute Research, Patient Commando, Pfizer Inc. (USA), Queen’s University, RI-MUHC, CORE, Save Your Skin Foundation, Sparkplug Coffee, The Arthritis Society, UCB Canada Inc., University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Ottawa, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo.
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