About CPHA

Founded in 1910, the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is the independent voice for public health in Canada with links to the international community. As the only Canadian non-governmental organization focused exclusively on public health, CPHA is uniquely positioned to advise decision-makers about public health system reform and to guide initiatives to help safeguard the personal and community health of Canadians and people around the world. With a diverse membership representing more than 25 professions, a track record of success, a collaborative approach and national reach, CPHA is Canada’s Public Health Leader.

Mission Statement

The Canadian Public Health Association is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community. CPHA’s members believe in universal and equitable access to the basic conditions which are necessary to achieve health for all Canadians.

CPHA’s mission is to constitute a special national resource in Canada that advocates for the improvement and maintenance of personal and community health according to the public health principles of disease prevention, health promotion and protection and healthy public policy.

Board of Directors

Chair
    Cordell Neudorf, BSc, MD, MHSc, FRCPC

Chair-Elect
    Erica di Ruggiero, BSc, MHSc, RD

Treasurer
    Paul Hanvey, BA, CA

Directors
    Hope Beanlands, PhD(c), MPA, MN, RN
    Brian Bell, MSW
    Joel Finlay, MPH
    Sue Hicks, BN, MES
    Maureen Law, MD, FRCPC
    John M. Maxted, MD, MBA, CCFP, FCFP
    Lynn McIntyre, MD, MHSc, FRCPC
    Shannon Turner, BA, BSc, MSc
    Ingrid Tyler, MD, MHSc, CCFP

Chief Executive Officer (ex officio)
    Debra Lynkowski, LlB

Patron
    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
    Governor General of Canada