The conversations that shape the future of pain care start here. We’re looking forward to welcoming Canada’s pain community to Toronto for #CanadianPain27. Annual Scientific Meeting 📍 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto April 28th — May 1st, 2027 🔗 Learn more at canadianpainsociety.ca/asm 🍁 Des discussions qui façonneront l’avenir de la prise en charge de la douleur. Nous avons hâte d'accueillir la communauté canadienne de la douleur à Toronto à l’occasion de #DouleurAuCanda27 Réunion scientifique annuelle 📍 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Du 28 avril au 1er mai 2027 🔗 Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur canadianpainsociety.ca/asm

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/artaw…

Join us for our upcoming online educational events! ➡️ Critical Appraisal of Literature in Pain Evaluation Rounds (CALiPER) on September 21st. ➡️ National Pain Rounds on September 25th. Register for free at canadianpainsociety.ca

Join us in celebrating and congratulating our 2026 Award Winners! 🏆 Your achievements and contributions deserve to be recognized! Stay tuned this fall for the launch of our 2027 Award Applications.

Submit your Symposia Turn your research into impact at Canada’s leading pain meeting. Submit by October 19th, 2026. 🔗 canadianpainsociety.ca/sympo… 🍁 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/sy…

Understanding pain starts by making space for the voices of those who experience it.

Join us in celebrating and congratulating our 2026 Award Winners! 🏆 Your achievements and contributions deserve to be recognized! Stay tuned this fall for the launch of our 2027 Award Applications.

Pain isn’t always what you think. Look again and listen differently. #PainAwarenessMonth @IASPpain

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Big things are coming this fall! Keep an eye out for registration information, abstract submissions, awards and more! 🔗 Details coming soon to canadianpainsociety.ca/asm

Would you know they were in pain? Probably not. And that's the point. Pain is different for everyone. It can affect how we move, sleep, work, learn, connect, and experience everyday life. What works for one person may not work for another. There is no single way to experience pain, and no one-size-fits-all approach to managing it. Understanding pain means recognizing the individual behind the experience. #PainAwarenessMonth @IASPpain

The Canadian Pain Society celebrates the beauty and power of art. Journey through the intertwined narratives of individuals with lived experiences of persistent pain, researchers, clinicians, trainees, policymakers, and caregivers. Their hopes, needs, and dedicated efforts come alive in every piece. Through art, we don't merely promote understanding; we inspire action.   Our theme for 2027 Art Awards will be announced towards the end of the year.

Returning to school is a powerful step to reclaiming our future. 💬 Let's talk about it with Virginia.

Living with pain can influence how you learn, participate and navigate the school day. 💬 Let's talk about it with Ronessa.

Des nouvelles très encourageantes de la part de la Revue canadienne de la douleur! -Notre facteur d’impact est passé de 2,1 (2024) à 3,2 (2025) dans la catégorie « Neurologie clinique », avec un impressionnant facteur d’impact sur 5 ans de 3,2. - Notre CiteScore a grimpé de 3,3 (2024) à 4,9 (2025) dans la catégorie « Anesthésiologie et médecine de la douleur » sur Scopus. Cette avancée remarquable témoigne clairement du succès et des contributions de la recherche sur la douleur au Canada. N’oubliez pas que les membres de la Société canadienne de la douleur peuvent bénéficier d’une réduction exclusive sur les frais de publication!

Exciting updates from the Canadian Journal of Pain! -Our Impact Factor has jumped from 2.1 (2024) to 3.2 (2025) in the Clinical Neurology category, with a strong 5-year Impact Factor of 3.2. -Our CiteScore has climbed from 3.3 (2024) to 4.9 (2025) in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine on Scopus. This milestone is a huge indicator of the success and contributions of Canadian pain research. Remember, CPS members get an exclusive APC discount!

Living with pain can make the school day look a little different. 💬 Let's talk about it with Kalee.

Back-to-school season can mean new routines, busy schedules, long days and a lot of adjustment. This can be especially challenging when you’re living with pain. Swipe through for a few tips to help you navigate the school year while taking care of yourself too.