Ontario Pharmacists Association

04/13/2026

OPA is pleased to begin accepting nominations for new Directors of the OPA Board! The nominations period is open until April 23, 2026, and we are seeking to fill two Board Director vacancies: https://hubs.la/Q04bLkfK0

04/10/2026

Ketamine therapy is gaining momentum in mental health and addiction care, but what do pharmacy professionals need to know? This webinar covers ketamine’s pharmacology, dosing, and administration, how it differs from classical psychedelics, and its role in psychedelic-assisted therapy. It also explores Canada’s regulatory landscape and how pharmacists can support safe, effective patient care:

Ketamine therapy is gaining momentum in mental health and addiction care, but what do pharmacy professionals need to know?This webinar covers ketamine’s phar...

04/09/2026

We’d love to hear about your experience with our insurance program. Your feedback helps us improve and helps other pharmacy professionals make informed decisions. Participating takes less than 5 minutes, and you could win one of several prizes as a thank-you for your feedback: https://hubs.la/Q04bhnJQ0

04/08/2026

From legislation to patient outcomes, advocacy drives the pharmacy profession forward. Learn how OPA is making a difference (and how you can too) at our next LEAD event. You’ll hear directly from our CEO, Justin Bates, about the advocacy priorities that are most impactful for early-career professionals.

This event is designed especially for early career professionals, but all pharmacy professionals are welcome: https://hubs.la/Q04b4xTD0

04/07/2026

Did you know nominations are open for the 2026 OPA Awards? Nominating a deserving professional is a great way to help us collectively recognize and celebrate the colleagues who work hard to elevate patient care and pharmacy excellence. This year, for the first time, we will accept self-nominations: https://hubs.la/Q049WdDK0

Nominations will close on April 15, 2026, at midnight.

04/07/2026

Do you have a summer trip booked? Make sure you’re covered with our individual travel insurance plans. Manulife Financial Travel Insurance is designed for Canadians travelling out-of-province or outside Canada. It can help protect you against the cost of unexpected emergencies that may occur before or during your trip: https://hubs.la/Q049VMhW0

04/06/2026

Meet another OPA Pharmacy Leader! Suchdev Kalsi is the Pharmacy Manager at the Ottawa-Baseline Walmart. She is a strong patient advocate, and is passionate about providing care to her community.

Read her profile to learn about her career journey, her perspective as a pharmacy manager on the growing scope of practice, and the amazing story of when a patient counselling session helped save a life:

Suchdev Kalsi Pharmacy Manager at the Ottawa-Baseline Walmart Can you tell us a little about yourself and your role? My name is Suchdev Kaur Kalsi. I am the Pharmacy Manager at the Ottawa-Baseline Walmart. I’m a strong advocate for my…

04/03/2026

Over the past year, we’ve listened to members, collaborated with partners, and reflected deeply on how OPA can evolve to deliver even greater impact. The Ontario Pharmacists Association’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan is the result of that shared effort.

Download and read the full plan to explore our strategic direction for the next three years. Want more context? Watch the recording of our recent Town Hall to get a rundown of the plan from OPA leadership: https://hubs.la/Q049tdWm0

04/02/2026

Help us recognize the brightest and best in the pharmacy profession. If you know an exceptional pharmacy professional who goes above and beyond, we want to see them nominated in the 2026 OPA Awards. Nominating a deserving professional is a great way to help us collectively recognize and celebrate the colleagues who work hard to elevate patient care and pharmacy excellence. This year, for the first time, we will accept self-nominations: https://hubs.la/Q049sQkb0

Nominations will close on April 15, 2026, at midnight.

04/02/2026

OPA was pleased to host a Queen's Park Day reception, where we shared the advocacy priorities of Ontario pharmacy professionals with our provincial politicians. We engaged in some very productive conversations, and raised awareness of the key issues facing our colleagues all over the province. Thank you to the Ontario Government for having us, and we look forward to continuing these vital dialogues as the profession continues to evolve.

04/01/2026

Using the right AI tools can cut hours off your pharmacy workflow, automating documentation processes, drafting forms and letters, and creating discussion summaries for your patients to take home.

Learn more about integrating AI into your practice effectively and reliably at our upcoming event, The AI Advantage (AI, Advocacy, and Your Career). Learn from a panel of experts how to best use AI in your daily workflow, and meet new connections at our networking reception afterwards: https://hubs.la/Q049m7GQ0

03/31/2026

As Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM) comes to an end, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of pharmacy teams. Throughout the month, we shared special video interviews featuring the past, present, and future of pharmacy.

A huge thank you to all pharmacy professionals for your dedication and commitment to patient care. We also appreciate everyone who engaged with our content, shared our posts, and helped spread awareness about : https://hubs.la/Q0497Y5g0