Canadian Pain Society

Canadian Pain Society Reducing the burden of pain and improving the health of Canadians.

The CPS is a society of scientists and health professionals who have a vested interest in pain research and management. As a chapter of the IASP, the CPS supports the treatment of pain as a basic human right and is currently advocating for a Canadian National Pain Strategy.

2024 Annual Scientific Meeting | April 27th to 30th | The Westin, Downtown Ottawa, ON
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Réunion scientifique annuelle 2024 | Du 27 au 30 avril | Le Westin, Centre-ville d’Ottawa, ON

We recognize the important role occupational therapists play in supporting people living with pain. They are an importan...
10/12/2026

We recognize the important role occupational therapists play in supporting people living with pain. They are an important part of the interdisciplinary approach to pain management, and collaboration across professions strengthens how we understand and respond to the complex experience of pain.

Are you an occupational therapist working in pain care or research? Join us at the next Annual Scientific Meeting to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of pain care in Canada.

Learn more at canadianpainsociety.ca/asm

Annual Scientific Meeting
📍 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
April 28th — May 1st, 2027

10/09/2026

Awards now open!

Annual Scientific Meeting
📍 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
April 28th — May 1st, 2027

🔗 Learn more at canadianpainsociety.ca/awards

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Appel à candidatures et prix!

Réunion scientifique annuelle
📍 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Du 28 avril au 1er mai 2027

🔗 Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur canadianpainsociety.ca/awards

10/07/2026

Submit your Symposia

Turn your research into impact at Canada’s leading pain meeting. Submit by October 19th, 2026.

🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/symposia

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Proposez un symposium

Passez de la recherche à l'action lors du plus grand rassemblement du domaine de la douleur. Date limite : 19 octobre, 2026.

🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/fr/symposia

Polka dots started as a symbol of visibility during our Annual Scientific Meeting, representing the 1 in 5 Canadians liv...
10/07/2026

Polka dots started as a symbol of visibility during our Annual Scientific Meeting, representing the 1 in 5 Canadians living with pain. Now, that message continues beyond the conference.

Become a member and connect with interdisciplinary professionals, researchers, trainees, and people with lived experience working together to improve the future of pain care.

🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/membership

10/05/2026

Immense gratitude to Hance Clarke of the Canadian Pain Society, Rupaleem Bhuyan of the Centre for Critical Qualitative Health Research, and Norm Buckley of the Chronic Pain Network for sharing opening remarks.

Our membership connects you with a national network working to improve the lives of people living with pain.We recognize...
10/02/2026

Our membership connects you with a national network working to improve the lives of people living with pain.

We recognize that membership costs can feel prohibitive. That’s why we offer income-based membership tiers, because everyone deserves a seat at the table.

This should be the only society you belong to if you care about the future of pain care in Canada.

🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/membership

Join us for our upcoming online educational events!➡️ National Pain Rounds on October 30th.Register for free at canadian...
10/01/2026

Join us for our upcoming online educational events!

➡️ National Pain Rounds on October 30th.

Register for free at canadianpainsociety.ca

September 30 is recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves as a reminder to pause and ...
09/30/2026

September 30 is recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day serves as a reminder to pause and reflect on our collective history with all First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples in Canada. It is time for acknowledgement, healing, and taking meaningful steps towards reconciliation.⁠
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The Canadian Pain Society is committed to fostering a united approach when it comes to the care and management of pain, without any form of stigma. Creating a space where all individuals can feel safe and have their pain prioritized.⁠
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The Canadian Pain Society is committed to fostering better research and culturally safe clinical care for acute and chronic pain in Indigenous Peoples. We are proud to spotlight a large scale review by Bailey et al. (2023) that highlights gaps and challenges to help inform future work: Physical Pain among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: A scoping Review DOI: https://f.mtr.cool/wcvvuovdbs⁠
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Le 30 septembre est reconnu comme la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Cette journée nous rappelle de faire une pause et de réfléchir à notre histoire collective avec toutes les Premières nations, les Métis et les Inuits du Canada. L'heure est à la reconnaissance, à la guérison et à la prise de mesures significatives en vue de la réconciliation. La Société canadienne de la douleur s'est engagée à favoriser une approche unifiée des soins et de la prise en charge de la douleur, sans aucune forme de stigmatisation. Créer un espace où tous les individus peuvent se sentir en sécurité et où leur douleur est considérée comme une priorité.⁠
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La Société canadienne de la douleur s'engage à favoriser de meilleures recherches et des soins cliniques culturellement sûrs concernant la douleur aiguë et chronique chez les peuples autochtones. Nous sommes fiers de mettre en lumière une nouvelle étude à grande échelle réalisée par Bailey et al. (2023) qui met en évidence les lacunes et les défis à relever afin d'éclairer les travaux futurs : Douleur physique chez les peuples autochtones du Canada : Une revue de la portée. DOI : https://f.mtr.cool/hjauheohfm

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