CAPA news
Limited Mobility Disabilities Webinar
In celebration of the National Accessibility Week, join us for the Limited Mobility Disabilities Webinar on June 1 at 7 PM ET. Learm nore about this webinar!
Guest blog post: Canadian Autoinflammatory Network
Get to know the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network, a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting people living with autoinflammatory diseases in Canada.
Patient Partners Ready to join Research Teams
Learn more about the capacity building training program and a checklist that describes the expectations of researchers as it relates to patient partner engagement.
CAPA Submits Feedback on NACI’s recommendations on the timing of COVID-19 vaccines boosters
CAPA submitted a Letter incuding feedback on NACI's recommendations on the timing of COVID-19 vaccines boosters. Read more.
Arthritis Society Calls for Consumer Reviewers and Panelists
Arthritis Society is calling for Consumer Reviewers and Panelists to review research grant applications and provide feedback to develop educational resources and activities.
Booster Dose Vaccine Availability across Provinces
CAPA is sharing an updated information about the Booster Dose Vaccine Availability across provinces.
CAPA and Arthritis Society’s Federal Budget Submission
CAPA participated in a federal budget submission with Arthritis Society Canada to highlight the needs of people with arthritis across Canada. Read the full submission.
Participate in the Research Study on AI in RA Diagnosis – Brief Survey to Complete
An earlier diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis leads to an easier treatment process. Take part in advancing RA diagnosis by filling out a short, confidential survey conducted by the Trinity College School students.
CAPA newsletters
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.
Summer stiffness…
CAPA has been “summer stiff” but we'll be rolling back this September for Arthritis Awareness Month after a short break; however, there is still something to read about.
Newsletter – June 2025
This month, CAPA's President has shared her experience living with arthritis on EGO (Everybody’s Got an Opinion) with Derrick Barr Podcast. We have also been involved in various initiatives like improving drug shortages support for people with arthritis, organized Breathing and Gentle Movement Chair Yoga webinar with Carole Reece, contributed to submissions to Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) and many mare you can read about.
Newsletter – May 2025
In May, we have been busy with the Coffee for CAPA fundraising campaign, leading the initiative on Improving Drug Shortage Support for People With Arthritis, participated in the World Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day and many more for you to read about.
Newsletter – April 2025
This month, CAPA has brought back its Coffee for CAPA fundraising campaign for the second time this year and participated in numerous initiatives and projects. Read about what we did in April.
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