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June 19, 2026

On Sunday, June 21 we commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

This is a day for all of us to honour and celebrate the cultures, histories and knowledge systems of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis...

June 17, 2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Senior Legal Counsel, Inspections and Investigations

CPBC is currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel, Inspections and Investigations.

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June 16, 2026

College of Pharmacists of BC's Board Meeting

June 18 & 19, 2026

Want to Attend a Board Meeting?

Licensees and the public are welcome to attend the open portion of the College's Board meetings. Please contact us at [email protected] for further details and availability.

June 16, 2026

Scheduled maintenance to CPBC’s website will take place on June 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

June 15, 2026

Based in Vancouver, CPBC is seeking a skilled privacy and information access professional to take on the permanent, full-time position of Privacy and Information Access Officer. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer (under review), the successful candidate will have knowledge of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (...

June 1, 2026

As of June 1, 2026, all CIRCL requirements are in effect for all pharmacies in BC.

May 11, 2026

CPBC is seeking a leader with expertise in regulation or public policy and partner engagement to serve as Director of Policy, Standards and Practice (PSP). Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this permanent full-time role leads PSP’s strategic and operational priorities, overseeing the regulatory framework for safe, ethical and competent pharmacy...

April 29, 2026

CPBC is seeking a post-secondary student currently working toward a degree or diploma in business administration, project management, information systems, or a related field to join our Business Transformation Department as a Project Coordinator Student Intern for a three-month term.

April 13, 2026

This webinar will be hosted by CPBC and will provide a practical overview of the steps pharmacies should be taking now to prepare for full CIRCL implementation on June 1, 2026. The session will focus on what needs to be in place by that date, as well as what comes after.

April 1, 2026

The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) is now in force, and we have updated our website to reflect many of the changes. 

March 31, 2026

In just a few days, on April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will come into force, replacing the Health Professions Act...

March 4, 2026

Following the OIPC’s investigation report into privacy breaches after the 2025 Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy, pharmacy professionals are reminded of their obligations to protect client privacy and confidentiality.

March 4, 2026

On April 1, 2026, new standards for the delivery of controlled drug substances will come into effect as part of the new Health Professions and Occupations Act Bylaws and the revised Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act Bylaws that were approved at the February 27, 2026, Board...

February 12, 2026

Our Registrar and CEO, Suzanne Solven shares words of mourning for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

February 10, 2026

This year UBC’s Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) celebrates its 37th annual Update conference.

February 10, 2026

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is currently recruiting a pharmacy student for Spring/Summer 2026. They are looking for a pharmacy student who is currently enrolled in an accredited Canadian pharmacist program.  

 

February 5, 2026

This webinar will be hosted by ISMP Canada and led by Melissa Sheldrick, ISMP Canada’s first Patient and Family Advisor. Melissa brings a powerful lived perspective to medication safety advocacy following the loss of her son, Andrew, due to a dispensing error...

January 30, 2026

CPBC is proposing to repeal and replace the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) bylaws to make amendments that are consequential to the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) coming in force on April 1, 2026.

January 8, 2026

Shared for informational purposes on behalf of the Advance Program Pharmacy Team.

Advance is a multi-year project at Fraser Health designed to improve the quality, consistency and safety of patient care as it moves towards implementing electronic charting at hospitals across the region...