Wayne Hindmarsh, former President of the Canadian Foundation of Pharmacy, has been appointed to the Order of Canada—one of the nation’s highest civilian honours. This recognition caps a remarkable career spanning more than five decades for Hindmarsh, during which he has advanced pharmacy education, strengthened professional standards, and inspired countless students and colleagues. For Hindmarsh, […]
Join us for the Pillar of Pharmacy Dinner on Oct. 16 in Winnipeg, to celebrate Gayle’s stellar contributions to practice, policy and patient care. Gayle Romanetz’s dedication to advancing pharmacy shines through in every role she takes on—whether that’s driving innovation as Vice-President of Operations at Northway Pharmacy or advocating for expanded services as President of Pharmacists […]
With more than 30 years in the profession, Gayle Romanetz has consistently led by example—earning her reputation as a trusted leader, skilled strategist, and dedicated advocate for the evolving role of Canadian pharmacists. The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy is proud to recognize her outstanding contributions to practice, policy, and patient care with the 2025 Pillar […]
Turns out pharmacists and pharmacy students across the country can’t get enough of a continuing education lesson on digital health in pharmacy. So much so, the lesson has been extended until 2026 based on its ongoing popularity. Rui Su The lesson, created by 2020 Wellspring Leadership Award winner Rui Su and co-authors Drs. Michelle Yee and […]
The first ever Strengthening Health with Research in Pharmacy (SHARP) Symposium delivered on its mission to showcase the latest Canadian pharmacy research and explore how these projects can inform policy decisions. Some 150 pharmacy professionals from academia, industry and pharmacy associations across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for the inaugural event this past June, […]
Pharmacy teams across Canada are keeping vaccine awareness on the forefront and improving immunization rates in the process. The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy highlights the accomplishments of two pharmacies here. Both shared their stories as applicants for CFP’s inaugural Innovation in Vaccine Services Award, launched in 2024. Jason Kmet Since opening the Polaris Travel Clinic […]
Pictured above: Top Row, from left: Dr. Kyle Wilby, Sherif Guorgui, Glen Doucet (Chair), Justin Bates (Past-Chair), Marie-Pascale Beaulieu, Ramon Goomber, Jason Frame. Bottom Row, from left: Sherry Peister, Rita Winn (Vice-Chair), Deb Saltmarche, Nancy Waite and Linda Prytula (Executive Director). Missing from the picture are Shelita Dattani, Helen Marin, Erin MacKenzie and Al Moghaddam. […]
Whether it’s improving curricula to evolve perspectives around patient diversity, or advocating for expanded services and pharmacy leadership, the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy’s Wellspring Leadership Award recipients James Morrison and Steven Kary are proving their impact on the profession at large. In 2021, Morrison put his award grant towards completing his Master of Science in Pharmacy from the University of […]
Pharmacy teams across Canada are making an impact in raising vaccine awareness and improving immunization rates—and proactive outreach can be key to success. The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy showcases two of these pharmacy teams here. one Calgary team is making their mark in travel health; the other in Ontario is bringing vaccine services to vulnerable […]
Community pharmacists in Canada will soon be able to access the Cannabis Care Guide for Pharmacists, which was well-received by pharmacists and patients alike when piloted in community pharmacies. Beth Sproule With funding from CFP’s Innovation Fund, Dr. Beth Sproule and her team developed the Cannabis Care Guide for Pharmacists in response to growing evidence […]
