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About chronic pain

Chronic pain is pain that persists for longer than three months, past the point of typical tissue healing.

About Pain Canada

Pain Canada is made up of people living with pain and pain organizations from coast to coast. Our partners are leading advocates, researchers, clinical experts, and champions on the issue of chronic pain in Canada. Read more

Health Canada's report An Action Plan for Pain in Canada

Pain Canada was created in response to Health Canada’s 2021 report An Action Plan for Pain in Canada.

Who we are

Pain Canada is made up of people living with pain and pain organizations from coast to coast.

Our partners are leading advocates, researchers, clinical experts, and champions on the issue of chronic pain in Canada.

Sponsor organization: Pain BC

Pain BC is a renowned charity recognized internationally for its positive impact on people, communities and the health care system.

Our work

Pain Canada creates new opportunities for action from coast to coast to coast.

Pain Canada partners

Pain Canada is a multi-stakeholder, national initiative made up of the leading pain organizations across Canada.

National Advisory Committee

Pain Canada’s National Advisory Committee leverage their professional and lived expertise to inform our work and activities.

Resources

Resources for people with pain

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Support programs and resources

Resources for professionals

Continuing education for health care providers and other professionals, or pain self-management tools for community based programs or clinics.

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Awareness and advocacy campaigns

Pain Canada’s public awareness and advocacy campaigns mobilize people with pain, organizations and institutions across Canada to draw attention to chronic pain and advocate for action to make pain a priority.

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Election Action 2025

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National Pain Awareness Week

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#PrioritizePain