Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Human rights win: Canada ends decades-long discriminatory immigration policy

Posted On: Friday, July 14th, 2023

In a significant turn of events, the Government of Canada last week announced the repeal of a long-standing prejudicial immigration policy. Effective July 7, Immigration and Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) “automatic partner notification” policy is no longer in force, marking the end of two decades of an intrusive and discriminatory immigration policy. The termination… Read more »

HPV Prevention, Care, and Research- a Knowledge Connect webinar

Posted On: Thursday, July 13th, 2023

  Date: Wednesday September 27, 2023 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM Pacific time  At least three out of four people will be exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, and there are different kinds, or strains. Some strains cause warts, which are generally not dangerous; other strains can lead to cervical… Read more »

PAN Experiences at CAHR 2023

Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

    The 32nd Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR) “A Boomerang Effect: From HIV to SARS-CoV2 and Back again” was held in Quebec City in April of this year. It’s the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, along with policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending… Read more »

HIV Criminalization – Government Consultation Report

Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

Via HIV Legal Network On behalf of the HIV Legal Network and the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization, we are reaching out to individuals and organizations who have been engaged, in one way or another, in the ongoing discussions and law reform efforts concerning HIV criminalization. On Friday June 23rd, the government released the… Read more »

Substance Use News June 2023

Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

  Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »

Emergency Preparedness: Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality

Posted On: Monday, June 26th, 2023

  via: Public Health Agency of Canada Emergency Preparedness and Response June 2023 Newsletter: Wildfire and Smoke As the summer progresses, it’s important to prepare for wildfires. Wildfires produce dense smoke that can be a major source of air pollution. This pollution contains gases and fine particles that penetrate deep into our lungs and bloodstream,… Read more »

Webinar: PnP: Harm reduction for 2SGBTQ+ men navigating sex and drugs

Posted On: Friday, June 23rd, 2023

Wednesday July 5, 2023 10-11:30 AM Pacific time   Some Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (2SGBTQ+) guys use drugs to facilitate or enhance sexual encounters, which is commonly referred to as party and play (PnP). The benefits that many 2SGBTQ+ guys report from PnP experiences, such as improved confidence and ability to explore their… Read more »

Job Posting: Communications Manager, Canadian AIDS Society

Posted On: Friday, June 23rd, 2023

  Position Type: Full-Time Duration: Contract, 1 year Salary: $53-60,000 Location: Canada   The Canadian AIDS Society is a national coalition of over 125 community-based AIDS organizations from across Canada. Dedicated to strengthening the response to HIV/AIDS across all sectors of society, we also work to enrich the lives of people and communities living with… Read more »

Updated recommendations on prenatal screening for STBBI

Posted On: Monday, June 19th, 2023

  via PHAC: The National Advisory Committee on Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (NAC-STBBI) Statement titled Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Pregnancy has been published on Canada.ca and the recommendations have been incorporated within the existing Gonorrhea Guide and the Chlamydia Guide.   Highlights of the updates include: Recommendation to screen all… Read more »

Hep C Diversities

Posted On: Monday, June 19th, 2023

  Wednesday July 19, 2023. 9 AM-2:15 PM Pacific time   World Hepatitis Day is on July 28, and in the lead up we’re offering this virtual event to look at the layers of living with hepatitis C. We’re mixing together the voices of people with lived experience, social science, and academic research to bring… Read more »

Truth and Reconciliation Fundraiser for Indigenous artists in the DTES

Posted On: Friday, June 16th, 2023

  The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th, 2023) honours the lives of those impacted by residential schools and other forms of state violence carried out against Indigenous peoples in colonial Canada. It also serves as an opportunity to reflect and hold up the great work Indigenous peoples are leading with respect to… Read more »

Sign on to letter advocating for a human rights-based approach to HIV self-testing

Posted On: Monday, June 12th, 2023

  This call for action was developed in a collaboration of the HIV Legal Network, CAAN Communities, Alliances and Networks, HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO), PAN, and Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH). We encourages others to join us in supporting it. This statement is now online for organizational endorsement in Canada and,… Read more »