CAPA news
CAPA in Action
By: Linda Wilhelm For some of us in the east, this past winter was relentless and seemed to be never ending. The coming of spring is being welcomed like a long lost friend. Those living in western Canada were wondering where winter had gone. Weather woes aside, CAPA was busy during the first few months […]
The History of the Arthritis Health Professions Association
By: Jennifer Burt, BScPT AHPA Past President St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Attempts to start a professional body of allied health professionals working in rheumatology in Ontario began in the 1970’s. Planning began in earnest in the early 1980s and was supported by The Arthritis Society (TAS), Ontario Division. In her capacity as Di
Arthritis Alliance of Canada Conference and Symposium
by: Linda Wilhelm As October 2014 was winding down, members of the Canadian Arthritis community, including the entire Board of The Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, gathered in Toronto for the 2nd Annual Arthritis Alliance of Canada (AAC) Conference and Research Symposium. The three day conference was jam packed, beginning on Thursday, October 3
Quebec Arthritis Forum
On October 18, 2014, I had the pleasure of attending the 1st Forum on Arthritis organized by Québec division of The Arthritis Society. The event gathered 940 participants, speakers, vendors and partners. In addition to sessions for the general public, continuing education sessions were offered to health professionals. Topics discussed were chosen
Cricoarytenoid Arthritis
by: Laurie Proulx Like so many of you, I’ve learned to deal with this disease. I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at the age of 14. Hardly a day goes by where I don’t feel pain in some part of my body. But I’ve learned that there are always a few more surprises this […]
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 […]
CAPA newsletters
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.
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.
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