CAPA news
Arthritis Action Plan Launch at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Meeting
We were proud to take part in the launch of the Arthritis Action Plan at the Canadian Rheumatology Association meeting in Halifax in mid-April. These photos capture a meaningful moment of collaboration, bringing together partners across the arthritis community to advance shared priorities and improve outcomes for people living with arthritis acro
Through the Darkness: A CAPA Community Voice at the Canadian Pain Society
CAPA is proud to share Through the Darkness, a powerful award-winning watercolour piece by CAPA community member Natalie Boivin, featured at the Canadian Pain Society exhibition as part of Shaping the Future of Pain Science. Through deeply personal symbolism, the artwork reflects the emotional and physical journey of living with pain while remindin
How are you continuing to do what you love? We’d love to hear from you.
We want to hear how you are doing the things you love — whether it’s gardening, cooking, art, movement, or something else. What helps? What have you changed? What makes it possible? This project aims to learn about people’s lived experiences, including what you do to keep enjoying life, the current strategies you’re using and any challenges
Join Us for a free Webinar on Broken Chains: Understanding Drug Shortages and Their Impact on Patients
Drug shortages continue to affect Canadians’ access to essential medications, with serious impacts on treatment, health, and daily life. Join CAPA on May 13, 2026 at 14:00 pm EDT for a webinar exploring findings from the report Broken Chains: Drug Supply Disruptions Impact Patient Lives and discussing what must change to better support patients a
Coffee for CAPA: Fuel Your Day, Support Patient-Led Programs
Looking for an easy way to support people living with arthritis? Your morning coffee can make a real difference. CAPA has partnered with Sparkplug Coffee to launch our Coffee for CAPA fundraising campaign—a simple, impactful way to support patient-led programs while enjoying fresh, high-quality coffee delivered right to your door. 👉 Shop
New Report Highlights Impact of Drug Shortages on People Living with Arthritis Across Canada
Today’s press release from the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA) highlights a new report examining the impact of drug shortages on people living with arthritis across Canada. The report, based on interviews with patients and caregivers conducted in 2025, shows how supply disruptions are affecting daily life, with many individuals only le
Join Us for a free Webinar “Getting on a Biologic Medication” on March 31, 2026
CAPA’s free webinar “Getting on a Biologic Medication” on March 31 at 6:00 PM EDT will explore the steps to starting treatment, from speaking with a rheumatologist to enrolling in a Patient Support Program. The session will feature insights from a person living with lupus, a rheumatologist and a nurse-researcher.
CAPA Holiday Message
We are grateful to our community, patient partners and supporters for helping amplify the voices of people living with arthritis, and we wish you and your families a joyful holiday season and a blessed year ahead.
CAPA newsletters
Newsletter – May 2026
CAPA continues to amplify patient voices through national advocacy, educational initiatives and research-driven projects focused on improving the lives of people living with arthritis across Canada. This month’s newsletter highlights new patient-informed resources, national conference presentations, community engagement opportunities, and important conversations around drug shortages, health data sharing and access to care.
Newsletter – April 2026
This month at CAPA, we’re amplifying patient voices — from shaping national conversations on drug shortages to creating practical, real-world resources for people living with arthritis. Don’t miss ways to get involved, including our May 13 webinar and the final days of the Coffee for CAPA fundraiser.
Newsletter – March 2026
It’s been a busy month for CAPA, with a recent Lived Experience webinar on navigating healthcare and preparations underway for upcoming sessions on arthritis diagnosis and biologic treatments. This issue also highlights ongoing advocacy, research and engagement updates and contributions from across the community.
Newsletter – February 2026
This issue features Dawn Richards’ reflection on more than 20 years of engagement, introduces CAPA’s 2026 Strategic Plan alongside our 2025 Impact Report, and shares the full recording of our French-language webinar on navigating treatment options - now available with English captions.
Happy New Year from CAPA!
This edition features a New Year message from CAPA President Linda Wilhelm, reflecting on 2025 accomplishments and the work ahead. You’ll also find advocacy updates, an upcoming French-language lived-experience webinar and resources for people living with arthritis and chronic pain.
Newsletter – November 2025
Welcome to this month’s CAPA newsletter. In this edition, we highlight our upcoming webinar on getting an arthritis diagnosis, share updates from our recent policy and research work, and offer new resources to support daily living with arthritis. You will also find ways to get involved and stories from our community.
Newsletter – October 2025
This edition features CAPA’s advocacy work in drug policy, clinical trials, and healthcare access. Find updates on The Patient Room webinar, new tools for patient partners, engagement opportunities, and inspiring member stories.
Newsletter – September 2025
In this issue, CAPA presents a special invitation to join our Coffee for CAPA fundraising initiative during Arthritis Awareness Month, highlights recent advocacy efforts and ongoing research collaborations, opportunities to get involved in upcoming projects, and shares resources designed to support people living with arthritis, ways to connect with our community.
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