Canadian Public Health Association

What Canadian Public Health Association does

The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit organization founded in 1910 and constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1912, headquartered at 404-1525 Carling Avenue in Ottawa. It is the only Canadian non-governmental organization focused exclusively on public health and operates as the country's independent national voice on public health policy, advocacy, and professional convening. Its core "products" are non-technological knowledge assets: the Canadian Journal of Public Health (a peer-reviewed journal published bi-monthly with Springer), annual national conferences (Public Health 2026/2027 and the Canadian Immunization Conference 2026 in Toronto), position statements and policy briefs, immunization resources (Immunize Canada initiative and the CANVax database), the co-published annual Canadian Lancet Countdown Report on climate change and health, and a portfolio of educational resources including the Basic Shelf Cookbook and Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care Toolkit. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, API, or software product; its digital infrastructure consists of a bilingual cpha.ca website, a socius.cpha.ca member portal, and a publications.cpha.ca bookstore.

CPHA serves four primary customer segments: public health professionals in policy, practice, and research; students and early-career professionals; federal, provincial, and territorial government policy-makers; and nine provincial/territorial public health associations engaged through conjoint membership. Revenue is generated through five streams: tiered membership fees ($88 student, $100 career-in-transition or retired, $250 regular/international, plus conjoint fees varying by province), individual donations (the "A Dollar a Day" monthly program), conference registration and corporate sponsorship (with Pfizer, Sanofi, GSK, Merck, Moderna, CSL Seqirus among pharma sponsors), publication sales, and project grants from federal agencies (Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program, Public Health Agency of Canada's Immunization Partnership Fund and STBBI initiatives). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Ian Culbert, with approximately 18 named staff members across executive, policy, programs, finance, communications, conference, and immunization functions.

Name

Canadian Public Health Association

Legal name

Canadian Public Health Association

Website

https://cpha.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Canadian Public Health Association is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit founded in 1910 serving as the country's independent national voice for public health. It serves professionals, students, and policy-makers through membership, national conferences, the Canadian Journal of Public Health, and evidence-informed policy advocacy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Professional Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Health Promotion & Behavior Change (SBCC) (BPADAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Global Health (HLAJAOAD)

Keywords

• Public health advocacy
• Professional membership services
• Peer-reviewed journals
• Conference event management
• Policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CPHA generates revenue through annual membership fees ranging from $88/year (student) to $250/year (regular) for direct members, with conjoint membership fees varying by provincial/territorial public health association. Membership provides access to the Canadian Journal of Public Health, reduced conference registration, publication discounts, and mentorship programs.
2. Individual Donations: CPHA solicits monthly donations through its 'A Dollar a Day' campaign and accepts charitable donations via CanadaHelps. Registered charitable organization with Registration no. 106865744 RR 0001.
3. Publication Sales: CPHA operates a Publication Sales / Bookstore (publications.cpha.ca) offering public health resources, cookbooks, and toolkits at 10% member discounts.
4. Conference Revenue: CPHA hosts annual conferences (Public Health 2026/2027, CIC 2026 in Toronto) generating revenue through registration fees, exhibition opportunities, and sponsorship. Early bird and reduced registration fees are offered to members and students.
5. Project Grants and Sponsorship: CPHA undertakes funded projects from government agencies including Health Canada (Substance Use and Addictions Program), Public Health Agency of Canada (Immunization Partnership Fund, STBBI initiatives), and others. Corporate sponsors (Pfizer, GSK, Sanofi, Merck, Moderna, etc.) sponsor conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CPHA is the independent national voice and registered charitable non-profit organization for public health in Canada, founded in 1910. It delivers membership services to public health professionals, researchers, and students; publishes the peer-reviewed Canadian Journal of Public Health; convenes the annual Public Health Conference and the biennial Canadian Immunization Conference; produces evidence-based position statements, policy briefs, and the Lancet Countdown Canada report; coordinates immunization initiatives such as Immunize Canada and the CANVax resource database; and runs professional development, awards, mentorship, and job-board services for the public health community.

Product overview

The Canadian Public Health Association operates as a non-governmental public health advocacy organization offering a portfolio of membership services, professional development programs, conferences, publications, and advocacy resources. The core offerings include: the Canadian Journal of Public Health (peer-reviewed journal), annual Public Health conferences and the Canadian Immunization Conference (CIC), membership services with tiered categories, position statements and policy frameworks, awards programs, mentorship and practicum opportunities, webinars, and various publications including the Basic Shelf Cookbook and trauma-informed care toolkit. Major initiatives include Immunize Canada, CANVax resource database, HPV Vaccine Task Force, STBBI and stigma reduction projects, and the Lancet Countdown climate health reports. Additional services encompass a job board, career advertising, event management, and a corporate partners sponsorship program. The organization functions as a convener for the Canadian public health community, translating evidence into advocacy and policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canadian Journal of Public Health
• Public Health Conference
• Canadian Immunization Conference (CIC)
• CPHA Membership Program
• Position Statements and Policy Briefs
• Lancet Countdown Canada
• Immunize Canada National immunization awareness coalition administered by CPHA that promotes vaccine acceptance and uptake through education, awareness campaigns, and partner collaboration across Canada.
• CANVax Online, curated database of evidence-based immunization resources for vaccine program planners, public health professionals, and researchers.
• CPHA Bookstore Online bookstore selling CPHA-published books, cookbooks, toolkits, and educational resources, with member pricing.
• CPHA Job Board and Career Advertising Online job board and career-advertising service for public health employers and job seekers across Canada.
• CPHA Awards Program Annual professional recognition awards honouring individuals and organizations for contributions to Canadian public health.
• CPHA Mentorship Program Mentorship program pairing experienced public health professionals with mentees to support career development and professional growth.
• Careers in Public Health Webinar Series Free webinar series showcasing career pathways in public health for students, trainees, and early-career professionals.
• Student Practicum Placements Placement opportunities for public health students to complete practicum experiences within CPHA's programs and projects.
• The Basic Shelf Cookbook Nutrition resource cookbook published by CPHA providing practical, affordable recipes using basic ingredients to support healthy eating.
• Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care Toolkit Practitioner toolkit supporting public health and social-service practitioners in applying trauma- and violence-informed approaches in their work.
• Conjoint Membership Program with Provincial/Territorial Associations Joint membership arrangements with nine provincial/territorial public health associations offering combined national-regional benefits to members across Canada.
• Corporate Partners Program Sponsorship and partnership program offering corporations visibility, exhibiting opportunities, and engagement with CPHA events, programs, and publications.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPHA's complementary CJPH subscription, reduced conference fees, and webinar series save members a total of $326
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Medical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-publishing partner for Canadian Lancet Countdown reports annually since 2017, alongside CPHA and Canadian Nurses Association, tracking climate change and health links in Canada.
• Canadian Nurses AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-publishing partner for Canadian Lancet Countdown reports annually since 2017, alongside CPHA and Canadian Medical Association.
• Canadian Association for Global HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief and recommendations, representing shared advocacy on national public health policy priorities.
• Canadian Association of Occupational TherapistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief.
• Canadian Association of Social WorkerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief.
• Canadian Coalition for Public Health in the 21st CenturycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief.
• Canadian Dental Hygienists AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief.
• The College of Family Physicians of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief.
• Ontario Public Health AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief and joint advocacy partner on Ontario Bill 5 and other shared policy concerns.
• Manitoba Public Health AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief. Offers conjoint membership with CPHA to members in Manitoba.
• Newfoundland & Labrador Public Health AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief. Offers conjoint membership with CPHA.
• Public Health Physicians of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief.
• Saskatchewan Public Health AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEndorsing partner of CPHA's Strengthening Public Health Systems policy brief. Offers conjoint membership with CPHA.
• Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunder of multiple CPHA projects including Immunization Partnership Fund (Canadian Immunization Resource Centre / CANVax), STBBI and stigma project, and Preventing Youth Dating Violence initiative. Contributing Collaborator for Public Health 2026 conference.
• Health CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunder through the Substance Use and Addictions Program for CPHA's project on building capacity for a public health approach to substance use (Normalizing Conversations project).
• Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing Collaborator for Public Health 2026 conference, representing international public health collaboration.
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing Collaborator for Public Health 2026 conference.
• Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing Collaborator for Public Health 2026 conference.
• National Collaborating Centre for Public Health (NCCPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing Collaborator for Public Health 2026 conference.
• Centre for SexualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPHA works closely with Centre for Sexuality and partners from across the country on the Preventing Youth Dating Violence project, scaling delivery of Relationship and Sexual Health Education (RSE) program.
• Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPHA works with ASPQ on joint advocacy, including opposition to Bill C-30 pesticide amendments and Bill 7 in Quebec. ASPQ leads Victimes des pesticides du Québec initiative. CPHA also has conjoint membership arrangements with ASPQ member pathway.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Nurses Association: National professional association for nurses and CPHA's co-publishing partner on the Lancet Countdown reports. Shares CPHA's advocacy and policy-influence function but spans the broader nursing profession rather than public health specifically.
• Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): Canadian federal agency responsible for public health; CPHA's largest project funder and primary advocacy target. Operates in the same policy space but as a government body rather than an independent membership association.
• Canadian Medical Association: Canada's largest physician advocacy organization and CPHA's co-publishing partner on the Lancet Countdown reports since 2017. Overlaps with CPHA on federal health policy advocacy but operates across the full clinical spectrum, not exclusively public health.

Regional players

• Ontario Public Health Association: Ontario's provincial public health association and CPHA conjoint-membership partner, with shared advocacy on Bill 5 and policy briefs. A direct functional peer but limited to a single Canadian province.
• Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ): Québec's independent public health association and a CPHA conjoint-membership and joint-advocacy partner (e.g., opposition to Bill C-30 pesticide amendments). Functionally a direct peer constrained to a single province.

Direct peers

• Public Health Association of Australia: Australia's peak body for public health professionals, directly comparable to CPHA as a membership-based national advocacy organization publishing a peer-reviewed journal (ANZJPH) and running an annual conference focused on health promotion and equity.
• UK Faculty of Public Health: Professional standards and advocacy body for public health specialists in the UK, with overlapping functions to CPHA including policy advocacy, journal publication, training/credentialing, and convening the public health workforce.
• World Federation of Public Health Associations: Global federation of national public health associations of which CPHA is a member; comparable in mission (convening national PH associations, advocacy, multi-sectoral partnerships) and operates at an international level that CPHA links into from Canada.
• American Public Health Association: The U.S. national professional and advocacy organization for public health, with a near-identical mandate to CPHA: membership-based, peer-reviewed journal (AJPH), policy advocacy to federal government, and an annual meeting. APHA is the closest structural and functional analogue to CPHA in North America.

Emerging players

• National Collaborating Centre for Public Health (NCCPH): Network of six centres across Canada focused on translating knowledge for public health decision-makers; a Contributing Collaborator on CPHA's conferences and a parallel knowledge-mobilization entity operating in adjacent public-health space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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