Canadian Pain Society

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

We welcome all CPS members to join us at our upcoming Annual General Meeting via Zoom. Date: June 23, 2026 | 12:00 ET 🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/agm 🍁 Nous invitons toutes et tous les membres de la SCD à l’assemblée générale annuelle via la plateforme Zoom. Date : 23 juin 2026 | 12:00 HAE 🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/fr/agm

📝 New original research by C. Thompson et al. in the #CanadianJournalPain : "Let’s talk about pain: A mixed methods exploration of patients’ pain knowledge and preferred ways to introduce the biopsychosocial model of pain" Access the full article here👇 doi.org/10.1080/247405…

Cet article fait partie de la sélection de l'Éditeur du @PainResForum de la semaine dernière ! Consultez le commentaire de l'Éditeur et participez à la discussion ici 👇 painresearchforum.org/paper/lets-tal…

📝 Nouvelle étude originale de C. Thompson et al. dans le #CanadianJournalPain : «Let’s talk about pain: A mixed methods exploration of patients’ pain knowledge and preferred ways to introduce the biopsychosocial model of pain» Accédez à l'article ici👇 doi.org/10.1080/247405…

Nous reconnaissons que le coût de l’adhésion peut paraître élevé. Pour cette raison, nous offrons des niveaux de cotisation basés sur le revenu. Tout le monde mérite un siège à la table. Si l’avenir du traitement de la douleur au Canada vous tient à cœur, devenez membre. canadianpainsociety.ca/fr/membership

Voices from ASM 2026 What inspires you to attend? We caught up with James Bosely to hear their perspective on what makes this year's event so impactful. Stay tuned for more insights from the floor!

Celebrating the Beauty and Power of Art with the 2026 Art Awards. 🎨 Through art, we don't merely promote understanding; we inspire action. Thank you to all who submitted. View all submissions at canadianpainsociety.ca/artawards

This National Nurses Week, we recognize not only the contributions of nurses, but also the importance of ensuring they have the resources and support needed to care for patients. The Canadian Pain Society remains committed to advancing pain education, research, and collaboration that strengthens nursing practice across Canada. #NationalNursingWeek @canadanurses

1 in 5 Canadians live with chronic pain and nurses are at the forefront of care. Their role is essential in addressing one of Canada’s most pressing health challenges. We recognize the critical contributions of nurses nationwide, not just during National Nurses Week but every day. #NationalNursingWeek  @canadanurses

Thank you for an incredible week in Québec City. Thank you to all the speakers, partners, and attendees who made the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting such a memorable experience. The conversations, connections, and shared commitment to advancing pain research and care across Canada are what make this community so strong. We continue to be inspired by the knowledge shared and the relationships built throughout the week. It was a privilege to come together once again. See you in 2027. 🍁 Merci pour une semaine incroyable à Québec. Merci à tous les conférenciers, partenaires et participants qui ont fait de la réunion scientifique annuelle de 2026 une expérience si mémorable. Les échanges, les liens et l'engagement commun à faire progresser la recherche et les soins sur la douleur partout au Canada sont ce qui rend cette communauté si forte. Nous continuons d’être inspirés par les connaissances partagées et les relations établies tout au long de la semaine. Ce fut un privilège de nous réunir une fois de plus. À l'année prochaine, en 2027.

18th Annual Canadian Interventional Pain Course (CIPC) 2026. A comprehensive two-day educational event designed for physicians and trainees seeking a practical, evidence-informed, hands-on approach to the assessment and interventional management of pain conditions.  📍 June 26 - 27 Calgary, Alberta 🔗 f.mtr.cool/ymoklrsefs

We recognize nurses across Canada who are integral to pain care at every stage. Thank you for your dedication to patient care every day. #NationalNursingWeek @canadanurses

Passing the torch! We share our deepest gratitude for Dr. Hance Clarke’s dedicated leadership and vision over the past term. His commitment has strengthened our community and set a powerful stage for Dr. Tania Di Renna as she officially steps into the role of President. Stay tuned for our upcoming interview where they discuss the future of pain care in Canada! 🇨🇦 #CanadianPain26 #Leadership 🍁 Passation de témoin ! Nous exprimons notre plus profonde gratitude au Dr Hance Clarke pour son leadership et sa vision dévoués au cours du dernier mandat. Son engagement a renforcé notre communauté et a préparé le terrain de manière puissante pour la Dre Tania Di Renna alors qu'elle assume officiellement le rôle de Présidente. Restez à l'écoute pour notre prochaine entrevue où ils discuteront de l'avenir des soins de la douleur au Canada ! 🇨🇦 #DouleurAuCanada26 #Leadership

Celebrating the Beauty and Power of Art with the 2026 Art Awards. 🎨 Through art, we don't merely promote understanding; we inspire action. Thank you to all who submitted. View all submissions at canadianpainsociety.ca/artawards

📝 Nouvelle recherche originale dans le #CanadianJournalPain par @shiva_shahiri, @celine_gelinas et al: “Nociception and pain assessment during suctioning procedures in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit” Texte intégral ici👇 doi.org/10.1080/247405…

📝 New original research in the #CanadianJournalPain by @shiva_shahiri, @celine_gelinas et al: “Nociception and pain assessment during suctioning procedures in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit” Access the full text here👇 doi.org/10.1080/247405…

Join us in welcoming our new President, Dr. Tania Di Renna, as she takes the stage at the #CanadianPain26 President’s Gala. Through a unified voice and a commitment to steadfast collaboration, we are stronger than ever. We couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead as we kick off this new chapter! 🍁 Joignez-vous à nous pour accueillir notre nouvelle présidente, la Dre Tania Di Renna, sur la scène du gala de la présidence à #DouleurAuCanada26. Grâce à une voix unifiée et un engagement envers une collaboration soutenue, nous sommes plus forts que jamais. Nous sommes ravis d'entamer ce nouveau chapitre !

Join us for our upcoming online educational events! ➡️ National Pain Rounds for Professionals on May 29th! ➡️ Critical Appraisal of Literature in Pain Evaluation Rounds (CALiPER) on June 15th! Register for free at canadianpainsociety.ca

As we wrap up a historic #CanadianPain26, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible volunteers, attendees, speakers, presenters, and exhibitors. We can't wait to see you at #CanadianPain27. 🍁 Alors que nous arrivons à la fin de cette édition historique #DouleurAuCanada26, nous aimerions remercier nos formidables bénévoles, personnes participantes et conférencières et exposants. Nous avons hâte de vous retrouver à #DouleurAuCanada27.