Posted On: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
The initial World AIDS Day in 1988 marked the first ever global health day. The tradition continues, and this World AIDS Day, there are several elements of HIV community work that are being highlighted. The UNAIDS theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response. PAN and allies have been working on this,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
You are invited to attend an in-person community gathering and session on co-creating recommendations and calls-to-action to improve the health of migrant, refugee, and newcomer women living with HIV. This event is being organized in collaboration with the Afro-Canadian Positive Network of BC, Ribbon Community, and researchers at the University of British Columbia (PI: Dr. Eli… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 27th, 2025
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 harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Via Health Canada Through this 2025 national call for proposals (CFP), Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) will provide time-limited contribution funding to municipalities and Indigenous communities across Canada. The ETF can fund projects that address urgent and immediate needs related to substance use and overdose, as defined by the communities, to support local… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Since mid-2024, we have been waiting for the federal government to create a new Regulation under the CDSA governing these exemptions. The stated goal in 2024 was to help streamline and simplify the exemption process. Since then, however, several services have shut down and the process for being granted exemptions/renewals under the CDSA has been… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Updated: October 28, 2025 To date LetsStopAIDS has over 95 endorsers including 65+ Canadian organizations from coast to coast. This cross-country collaboration demonstrates how HIV advocates can work together and we should continue to do so moving forward. This morning a group of community leaders, advocates, and researchers had a productive meeting with the office… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
The Victoria Arts Council, in association with AVI Health & Community Services, is pleased to announce its presentation of STILL WITH US: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS in the Arts. This cross-disciplinary project is anchored by an exhibition in downtown Victoria running from 24 October through 1 December 2025. Featuring archival materials, films, and visual… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
PAN was a member of the team that studied awareness, acceptance, and impact of U = U (Undetectable equals Untransmittable) among people living with HIV across Canada, and explored differences across sociodemographic characteristics. The paper was published in AIDS Care Journal. Abstract below, with link to full article at the bottom of the page. Abstract… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 6th, 2025
UPDATE: The letter about the Global Fund has been officially sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other key government decision-makers. Organizers of the action will keep us all informed of any developments and/or responses from the Government of Canada. And while the letter has been delivered, signatures are still being collected. To date, more… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
PAN has signed onto the the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation letter and we encourage our members to consider doing so too. More than 900 organizations around the world have signed on so far; however, many Canadian groups have yet to sign. Please share this within your networks and ask your connections to sign as… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 29th, 2025
Wednesday October 22, 2025 Syphilis rates are increasing across Canada, and the impacts are being felt throughout communities in British Columbia. This two-part virtual event will provide both foundational knowledge and practical tools to help strengthen the community-based response. Webinar 1: Syphilis Essentials 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific time This webinar will provide a foundational overview of… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 29th, 2025
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 harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
