CAPA news
Demonstrators demand better transit access in Montreal
by Marie-Eve Veilleux Montreal is one of the least accessible cities in Canada. Among the challenges faced by disabled people is that the metro system only has 7 accessible stations out of 68, all located on one single metro line (see map of the accessible metro). At the current rate, the Montreal Metro would be fully accessible by 2090. [&hell
Health Canada and You
By Laurie Proulx People living with arthritis have to take medications (often many!) to control their disease. I’ve had to take medications for the last 20 years in order to control the Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) that struck me when I was 14 years old. I have usually taken for granted that these medications go […]
Inclusion is a Right
I don’t remember a lot of the battles my mom had to fight before I could take over to fight my own, but I know one thing: she always made sure I would grow up in a regular environment and that’s probably the greatest gift she ever gave me. I have juvenile arthritis, so I […]
CAPA newsletters
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.
Newsletter – March 2025
In March, CAPA has been very busy with various activities such as launching its second Coffee for CAPA Fundraiser, conducting educational webinars and attending and participating in important arthritis community events like CRA ASM.
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