Community-Led Vaccine Equity Research Project: Information Session

This video call is presented by the Dr. Peter Centre. 

# About the Bridge Research Consortium

The Bridge Research Consortium brings together experts with diverse skills and perspectives to help build public trust and make sure everyone has fair access to new vaccines and immune‑based treatments. This work helps Canada be better prepared for future health emergencies. This information session will introduce a new national research project on community-led vaccine equity.

# Why Join

  • Be the first to know: Get an inside look at this new national research project
  • Turn insights into action: See how findings will become practical, real-world resources
  • Have your voice heard: Share your experiences and find out how you can get involved
  • Build connections: Engage with others working across community health and equity

Dr. Sophie Webb is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Bridge Research Consortium at Simon Fraser University. Her research examines the ethical and political dimensions of public health governance, with a focus on health equity, pandemic response, and the use of metrics in policymaking. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego.

This video call will be conducted in English, with simultaneous French interpretation provided.

Détails
le Jeudi 21 Mai 2026 - 14:00
2-3 pm
Coût : 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Type d’événement : 
Learning Events
Register here
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Le gouvernement fédéral doit revenir sur les coupes budgétaires dans les services de santé aux réfugiés : lisez notre lettre ouverte au ministre de l’Immigration

Date: 
le Mardi 14 Avril 2026

L’honorable Lena Metlege Diab, Ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté  

Le 14 avril 2026

Objet : Modifications au Programme fédéral de santé intérimaire (PFSI)

Madame la Ministre Diab,

Je vous écris en ma qualité de directrice générale de l’Alliance pour des communautés en santé. L’Alliance est le porte-parole d’un réseau dynamique d’organismes de soins de santé primaires interprofessionnels et gérés par la communauté. Ces organismes offrent des soins de santé complets aux personnes qui font face aux obstacles les plus importants en matière d’accès aux soins, notamment les réfugiés, les demandeurs d’asile et les nouveaux arrivants au Canada. 

Madame la Ministre, je vous adresse la présente pour vous faire part de ma profonde inquiétude concernant les modifications au Programme fédéral de santé intérimaire (PFSI) annoncées par votre gouvernement le 27 janvier dernier. Les changements prévus imposeront de nouveaux copaiements pour les médicaments et les services complémentaires (notamment le counseling, la physiothérapie, les soins de la vue et les soins dentaires) dans le cadre du PFSI. Cette politique crée des obstacles à l’accès aux soins pour les réfugiés, rappelant les mesures adoptées par le gouvernement conservateur fédéral en 2012. Même des copaiements modiques pour des médicaments et des services de santé seront inabordables pour plusieurs; certains pourraient ainsi retarder ou renoncer à des soins, ce qui risque d’entraîner des conséquences dévastatrices pour leur santé. 

La plupart des réfugiés arrivent au Canada avec des moyens financiers très limités, voire inexistants, ayant souvent fui la guerre, la persécution ou le déplacement. De nombreux réfugiés réinstallés présentent des besoins médicaux complexes ou ont subi des traumatismes, alors qu’ils ne sont pas admissibles à l’assurance-médicaments provinciale ou à l’aide sociale pendant leur première année au pays. Le PFSI offre la couverture de santé essentielle que ces personnes ne pourraient autrement s’offrir. Par conséquent, ces compressions sont d’une imprévoyance flagrante et pourraient entraîner les conséquences suivantes :

  • L’impossibilité d’obtenir des médicaments pour des soins préventifs ou aigus, ou pour traiter des maladies chroniques, comme le diabète et les cardiopathies, risque d’augmenter les visites aux urgences et les hospitalisations.
  • Les maladies infectieuses non traitées, notamment le VIH et l’hépatite, peuvent accroître les risques pour la santé tant individuelle que collective.
  • Les entraves à la couverture des soins de la vue et des lunettes ou des appareils d’aide à la mobilité peuvent nuire à la capacité d’étudier et de travailler.
  • Des infections dentaires non traitées pourraient entraîner des complications menant à des visites aux urgences et à des hospitalisations.
  • Un accès limité aux services de santé mentale peut ralentir l’intégration à la société canadienne et nuire à la capacité de contribution des nouveaux arrivants.
  • Les difficultés d’accès à la contraception et aux traitements prénataux posent des risques importants pour la santé des femmes.

Madame la Ministre, nous demandons à votre gouvernement, ainsi qu’au premier ministre, de revenir sur la décision d’imposer ces copaiements. Ceux-ci ne feront qu’alourdir le fardeau de réfugiés déjà vulnérables et, en fin de compte, augmenteront les coûts pour l’ensemble du système. Alors que d’autres pays choisissent de punir les réfugiés pour des crises dont ils ne sont pas responsables, le Canada doit rester fidèle aux valeurs de puissance moyenne que le premier ministre Carney prône souvent sur la scène internationale. Le Canada doit demeurer une terre d’accueil pour ceux qui, dans le monde, cherchent un refuge; or, cette hospitalité repose sur des politiques comme le PFSI.

En 2012, il a fallu quatre ans et un changement de gouvernement pour garantir que les réfugiés et les demandeurs d’asile puissent accéder aux soins requis afin d’éviter que leurs problèmes de santé ne s’aggravent. Il a fallu quatre ans et un changement de gouvernement pour que soit entendue la voix des médecins et des professionnels paramédicaux, regroupant 20 associations de santé et des gouvernements provinciaux de tous les horizons politiques. Il a fallu une décision de la Cour fédérale jugeant que les compressions au PFSI constituaient une violation de la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés.

Prenons la bonne décision. Annulez cette mesure. Montrons au monde l’identité profonde du Canada : un pays qui garde ses portes ouvertes à quiconque est dans le besoin, même quand d’autres les ferment.

Je vous prie d’agréer, Madame la Ministre, l’expression de mes sentiments distingués.

Sarah Hobbs  

Federal government must reverse cuts to refugee health: Alliance's Open Letter to Minister of Immigration on Changes to Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

Date: 
le Mardi 14 Avril 2026

Hon. Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

April 14, 2026

Re: Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

 

Dear Minister Diab,

I am writing to you in my role as the Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Healthier Communities. The Alliance for Healthier Communities is the voice of a vibrant network of community-governed, inter-professional primary health care organizations who provide comprehensive healthcare to those who face the most barriers to accessing care, including refugees, asylum claimants and applicants, as well as other newcomers to Canada.

Minister, I write to you today out of deep concern for the changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) announced by your government on January 27. The changes your government announced will put in place new co-payments for medications and supplemental services (including counselling, physiotherapy, vision, and dental care) under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The policy introduces barriers to care for refugees, echoing measures enacted by the federal Conservative government in 2012. Even modest copayments for medications and health services will be unaffordable to many, and individuals may delay or forgo care with potentially devastating health consequences. 

Most refugees arrive in Canada with very little to no financial means, often having fled war, persecution, or displacement. Many resettled refugees have complex medical needs or have suffered trauma yet are ineligible for provincial drug coverage or social assistance for one year. The IFHP provides the necessary health coverage refugees could not otherwise afford. Therefore, these cuts are incredibly shortsighted, and may lead to:

  • Failure to access medications for preventative or acute care, or to treat chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, may lead to deterioration in health conditions and increased emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations
  • Untreated infectious diseases, including HIV and hepatitis, may increase risks to both individual and community health
  • Barriers to coverage for vision care and eyeglasses, or for assistive mobility devices, may hinder ability to study and work
  • Unmanaged dental infections could result in complications, leading to emergency department visits and hospitalizations
  • Limited access to mental health services may slow integration into Canadian society and impede the ability to contribute
  • Difficulties accessing contraception and prenatal treatments pose significant risks to women’s health.

Minister, we call on your government, and the Prime Minister, to reverse the decision to introduce these co-payments, which will impose hardship on already vulnerable refugees and ultimately increase system costs. Other countries choose to punish refugees for crises not of their making, but Canada must hold to the middle power values Prime Minister Carney speaks of often on the world stage. Canada must remain a refuge to those in the world who need a place to go, and that door hinges on policies like the IFHP.

Back in 2012, it took four years, and a change in government, to ensure that refugees and asylum claimants could access the care they needed, to prevent medical issues from worsening. It took four years and a change in government for the voices of doctors and allied providers that encompassed 20 national health associations and provincial governments from across the political spectrum to be heard. It took a federal court decision that deemed cuts to IFHP to be a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

This time, let’s do the right thing. Reverse this decision. Ensure that the world knows who Canada is, and that when others close their doors, ours are open to anyone in need.

Sincerely,

Sarah Hobbs CEO, Alliance for Healthier Communities

 

Cc: Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister Hon. Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health Yasir Naqvi, MP Ottawa Centre Evan Solomon, MP Toronto Centre Aslam Rana, MP Hamilton Centre Chris Bittle, MP St. Catharines

Ensuring Equitable Integrated Long-Term Care for Rural and Vulnerable Communities

This webinar is presented by Laurel. 

People living in rural areas and those in vulnerable situations can face significant barriers to accessing integrated long-term care across Europe. Geographic distance, workforce shortages, limited digital infrastructure and wider social vulnerability can all reduce access to timely, coordinated and person-centred care.

This 75-minute Laurel webinar will explore how integrated long-term care systems can remain accessible and equitable for underserved communities. It will focus on the practical, organisational and policy challenges involved in delivering care in rural settings and ensuring that services respond effectively to people facing disadvantage or exclusion.

More than a discussion, this session will bring together European projects, policy perspectives and real-world examples to highlight promising approaches to reducing inequalities in care access, including innovative service models, digital solutions and community-based responses.

Join us to help shape more equitable integrated long-term care policy and practice across Europe.

# What You’ll Learn

  • How rural realities and social vulnerability affect access to integrated long-term care

  • Key challenges for professionals, communities and systems, including workforce shortages, distance and continuity of care

  • How innovative service models and digital tools can help improve access and reduce inequalities

  • Practical examples from European projects working in rural communities and with vulnerable populations

  • What policy actions are needed to support more equitable integrated long-term care across Europe

  • How the discussion will contribute to Laurel’s policy recommendations

# Who Should Attend

This session is for:

  • Health and social care professionals
  • Researchers working on integrated care, long-term care and health inequalities
  • Policymakers, service planners and system leaders
  • Community organisations and projects supporting rural and vulnerable populations
  • Anyone interested in more equitable access to integrated long-term care across Europe
Détails
le Mardi 28 Avril 2026 - 08:00
8:00-9:15 am
Coût : 
Free
Internal/External: 
Community Event
External Link: 
Learn more
Type d’événement : 
Learning Events
Register here
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Online Event

VOLUNTEER BOARD DIRECTOR

Posting Date: 
le Vendredi 10 Avril 2026

# Summary 

  •  VOLUNTEER BOARD DIRECTOR

  • (Diverse Community Representatives – Up to a maximum of three 2-year terms)

# About the organization 

 Stonegate Community Health Centre [SCHC] is a charitable organization serving the Stonegate-Queensway community. Our vision is to create a healthy, active and inclusive community where physical, mental and social well-being is achieved.  Stonegate works to improve the well-being of our community. Together, we identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs.

# About the position 

 Who we are looking for:

We are currently recruiting leaders to join our Board of Directors. We believe that social sector organizations can better achieve their mission by drawing on the skills, talents, and perspectives of a broader and more diverse range of leaders, and that the diversity of viewpoints that come from different life experiences and cultural backgrounds strengthen board deliberations and decision making. The individual leaders who compose nonprofit boards reflect an organization’s values and beliefs about who should be empowered and entrusted with its most important decisions.

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to exercise leadership skills by participating in the governance and strategic decision- making processes of the organization.
  • A platform to network with people who have the same passion for community health and wellbeing.
  • An easy-going, positive team-orientated and collaborative environment with an opportunity to serve your community and have a voice on the direction of the organization.

Your commitment:

  • Strengthen the organization’s position by providing organizational leadership and advisement.
  • Attend and participate in regular Board and Committee meetings and special events (approx. 5-10 hours/month).
  • Ensure that the organization represents the various perspectives, challenges and interests of the community.
  • Help to oversee the development and annual budgets, participate on one board committee; serve on ad-hoc committees as required.

# Qualifications

  • Be a resident or work in South Etobicoke, reflecting the vibrant diversity of the community we serve.

  • Bring a personal interest and some knowledge of community health centers, strategic planning, health care, accounting/finance, human resources, fundraising and/or non-profit management.

A few of this year’s priorities are Board members who have experience: with strategic planning; as a client of Stonegate; with the people we serve (e.g. lived experience, immigration to Canada, faced barriers to accessing health care etc.); or with knowledge or experience with fundraising. We are also looking for gender diversity.

Application Deadline: 
le Mercredi 10 Juin 2026
How to apply: 

# How to apply: Stonegate CHC is an inclusive organization, and we invite everyone who is interested to apply. Please indicate your interest by completing the Board Application Survey. 

# If you have any questions you can email the board at Board@stonegatechc.org

The Power of Primary Care Summit 2026: Leading the Attachment Era Together

This conference is presented by the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO)  

# The Power of Primary Care Summit 2026: Leading the Attachment Era Together

This year’s conference is a working summit focused on advancing real solutions for integrated, team-based primary care.
 
Join leaders from across the system to:
Leadership is about influence, not title. If you’re driving change in primary care, this is for you.  
Call for abstracts, registration and program details coming soon.
Détails
le Jeudi 15 Octobre 2026 - 17:15
le Vendredi 16 Octobre 2026 - 00:00
October 15-16
Coût : 
TBD
Internal/External: 
Community Event
External Link: 
Learn more and watch for updates
Type d’événement : 
Learning Events
Emplacement
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suite Conference Centre & Spa
8500 Warden Ave.
Markham, ON L6G 1A5

Physician- Primary Care

Posting Date: 
le Mercredi 8 Avril 2026

# Summary 

Job Title Physician- Primary Care
Employment Type (Full-Time etc.) Full Time
Total House of work per week 37.5
Compensation Amount / Range $331,974.00
Existing Vacancy  ☐Yes ☒ No
Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates ☐Yes ☒ No

# About the organization 

Gateway Community Health Centre, located in rural Ontario, provides comprehensive primary care, dental services, and allied health support. Our work focuses on health promotion and illness prevention, delivered through a collaborative, inter-professional team.

We serve individuals and families at every stage of life, with a particular emphasis on those at higher risk or facing barriers to accessing care. We are deeply committed to innovation and excellence in service delivery, while fostering an inclusive workplace and partnering to build a vibrant, healthy community where everyone can thrive.

# About the position 

 Our organization brings together Primary Care Providers, Allied Health Professionals, Community Health Team, and a Dental Clinic. Physicians maintain a roster of primary care patients while working closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Our approach integrates medical treatment with an understanding of the social determinants of health. We prioritize patient-centred care, recognizing that each individual has unique goals and may benefit from the expertise of multiple providers over time. Every team member practices to the full scope of their skills and experience to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

We also leverage electronic medical records and digital tools to support effective communication and ensure timely, coordinated care across our team.

Our offer for a full- time physician is comprehensive and includes a competitive compensation package and benefits. 

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Paid vacation leave 
  • Group health & dental benefits
  • Paid public holidays (11)
  • Additional benefits include:
  • CME (days and allowance)
  • McMaster’s Practice Based Small Group
  • No OHIP billing
  • No administrative overhead

 

 

Application Deadline: 
le Vendredi 31 Juillet 2026
How to apply: 

# Please submit your resume and cover letter with first and last name by email with Physician 2026 in the subject line. to humanresources@gatewaychc.org 

For more information visit us online: www.gatewaychc.org  For questions about this opportunity, contact: Mayo Hawco – mhawco@gatewaychc.org | 416-848-2100

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Gateway CHC is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

No artificial intelligence (AI) will be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this role — every resume will be reviewed by a member of our team.

Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Posting Date: 
le Mercredi 8 Avril 2026

# Summary 

Job Title Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Employment Type (Full-Time etc.) Full Time
Total House of work per week 37.5
Compensation Amount / Range $119,900-$142,700
Existing Vacancy  ☐Yes ☒ No
Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates ☐Yes ☒ No

# About the organization 

Gateway CHC, located in Tweed, Ontario, delivers primary health care through an interprofessional team in a collaborative model, emphasizing health promotion and illness prevention. We serve clients across the lifespan with a particular focus on individuals facing barriers to care. We value innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement

# About the position 

We are seeking a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) for a permanent full-time position to provide holistic, client-centred care in a supportive and community-focused setting.

Job Title: Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Job Type: Full-time Salary: $119,900 – $142,700 per year (prorated based on hours), inclusive of an on-call stipend. Schedule: Flexible (may include evenings, weekends, and on-call work)

# Qualifications

  •  Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a PHCNP

  • Member of NPAO with current liability insurance
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in primary care (community health preferred)
  • Completion of “Prescribing Narcotics and Controlled Substances” (NPAO preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
Application Deadline: 
le Vendredi 31 Juillet 2026
How to apply: 

# Please submit your resume and cover letter with first and last name by email with NP 2026 in the subject line to humanresources@gatewaychc.org

Why Join Gateway CHC?

  • Competitive compensation based on the Korn Ferry salary scale
  • Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment
  • Work-life balance — Predictable hours and a healthy schedule 
  • Make a meaningful impact in a rural, high-need community
  • Busy, established clinic — Enjoy consistent bookings and a strong flow of new patients
  • Competitive compensation — Plus a comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive team environment — Collaborative, respectful, and team approach to care
  • New grads welcome - Learn alongside experienced clinicians and grow your confidence

For questions about this opportunity, contact: Mayo Hawco – mhawco@gatewaychc.org | 416-848-2100

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Gateway CHC is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

No artificial intelligence (AI) will be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this role — every resume will be reviewed by a member of our team.

Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects: Peterborough

This series of regional gatherings is presented by the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN)

It’s time again for some real talk, in real life This is not your average “conference” - Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects are small gatherings with big impacts. These are opportunities for nonprofit peers to share space and ideas for our collective well-being, explore systemic solutions locally, learn more about ONN’s work, and break bread together. Our sector continues to be intentionally under-resourced and privatized, is experiencing growing legal attacks from the community for doing its critical work, and grapples with increased scrutiny and eroding public trust. To combat the current climate of deep polarization, we must invest in building relationships to help our sector and communities thrive. Regional gatherings, co-hosted in collaboration with local partners, are an ongoing exercise in movement-building, and actively shaping the future together. 💚

# What to expect:

  • Get practical data, information about policies and trends impacting nonprofits in London and across Ontario, and discuss how these are showing up in your work and communities.
  • Make connections over the issues that matter to you - engage in conversations and learn from local peers and team members from Pillar and ONN.
  • Enjoy breakfast and lunch with nonprofit colleagues.
  • After the event, all registrants will receive slides, notes, and links to resources.

# Other Regional Connects Sessions

  • London and area - June 4 - Registration is now open
  • Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma - Coming soon in October 
  • Halton region - Coming soon in November

We cannot address complex community needs alone - and we don’t have to. Join us at an event near you!

Détails
le Mercredi 21 Octobre 2026 - 09:30
9:30-3:00
Coût : 
$103.30-182.02
Learn more and register
Emplacement
Gathering Room in The Canadian Canoe Museum-Jiimaan Kinomaagewin
2077 Ashburnham Drive
Peterborough, ON K9L 1P8

Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects: London & Region

This series of regional gatherings is presented by the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN)

It’s time again for some real talk, in real life This is not your average “conference” - Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects are small gatherings with big impacts. These are opportunities for nonprofit peers to share space and ideas for our collective well-being, explore systemic solutions locally, learn more about ONN’s work, and break bread together. Our sector continues to be intentionally under-resourced and privatized, is experiencing growing legal attacks from the community for doing its critical work, and grapples with increased scrutiny and eroding public trust. To combat the current climate of deep polarization, we must invest in building relationships to help our sector and communities thrive. Regional gatherings, co-hosted in collaboration with local partners, are an ongoing exercise in movement-building, and actively shaping the future together. 💚

# What to expect:

  • Get practical data, information about policies and trends impacting nonprofits in London and across Ontario, and discuss how these are showing up in your work and communities.
  • Make connections over the issues that matter to you - engage in conversations and learn from local peers and team members from Pillar and ONN.
  • Enjoy breakfast and lunch with nonprofit colleagues.
  • After the event, all registrants will receive slides, notes, and links to resources.

# Other Regional Connects Sessions

  • Peterborough - October 21- Registration is now open
  • Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma - Coming soon in October 
  • Halton region - Coming soon in November

We cannot address complex community needs alone - and we don’t have to. Join us at an event near you!

Détails
le Jeudi 4 Juin 2026 - 09:30
9:30-3:30
Coût : 
$103.80-182.02
Internal/External: 
Community Event
Type d’événement : 
Learning Events
Learn more and register
Emplacement
Innovation Works London (CommUNITY Living Room)
201 King Street
London, ON N6A 1C9