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The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is the unified voice for physiotherapy professionals and students across the country. We don’t just represent the profession; we transform it by bringing diverse disciplines and perspectives together to disrupt the status quo. For more than 100 years, we’ve empowered our members with the resources, education, and connections they need to advance their practice and move the profession forward with purpose.
Moving the Profession Forward
Our Focus
Support for every stage.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, the CPA provides the tools, guidance, and support you need to thrive. From clinical resources to national advocacy, we help physiotherapy professionals stay confident, current, and equipped in a field that’s always evolving.
Governance
Guided by transparency. Grounded in trust.
The CPA operates under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, ensuring strong governance, clear accountability, and responsible leadership on behalf of our members and the Canadians they serve.
Corporate Partners
Partners in progress.
We collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to evidence-informed care and health-system innovation. Together, we build relationships that advance the physiotherapy profession and expand its impact across the Canadian health-care system.
Meet the Team
We’re here to support you.
Whether you have questions about membership, programs, or how to get involved, our team is ready to support you. Our membership team provides services in English and French.
Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada
For over 40 years, the Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada (PFC) has advanced physiotherapy through research grants and scholarships. With more than $1.25 million awarded, the PFC helps drive evidence-informed practice and improve care for Canadians — made possible through generous, tax-deductible donor support.