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Advocacy
CACDS effectively advocates at all levels of government to influence policy development and decision-making on issues that matter most to members.  This investment in the development of public policies helps shape the long-term sustainability of community pharmacy.

CACDS promotes and advocates, on behalf of its members, for the vital role that community pharmacy plays in delivering convenient accessible healthcare services that result in better patient outcomes.  To ensure that community pharmacy can  continue  providing effective care, CACDS engages both public and private payors  to establish fair funding for dispensing and other professional pharmacy services , and also on system efficiencies to decrease costs for pharmacy owners and operators. 

CACDS often works to build consensus and develop tools that further increase our influence on policy development and engages with allied trade associations on matters of mutual interest to influence and guide outcomes on behalf of our members.

CACDS creates a meaningful and constant presence with grassroots organizations and provincial associations by acting as a catalyst to unite key stakeholders, companies and organizations.  The association forms inclusive relationships, alliances and strategic partnerships with other stakeholders to ensure a strong, unified, effective voice on issues of common interest.

Networking
CACDS is the only national organization focused on promoting and enhancing the relationship between community pharmacy retailers and their trading partners .  Member-only events and education forums provide a unique opportunity for strategic exchanges between executives.  

These events include:

• The CACDS Annual Executive Exchange Conference is the premier event of the retail pharmacy industry, bringing together virtually all pharmacy stakeholders to share insights, exchange information, explore new opportunities, forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones.

• The Canadian Drugstore Conference provides insight into industry trends in community pharmacy and provides an opportunity for participants to enhance their competitive position in a challenging retail environment.

• CACDS Golf Day , held annually at a top-rated golf course, endeavours to have one retail member assigned to each foursome, providing a great networking opportunity for Associates.

Information
CACDS provides information and intelligence sharing on business and political developments of interest to the industry’s retailers and suppliers, and speaks out on issues that support patients and their community pharmacies. 

CACDS communications include:

• Community Pharmacy News , an electronic newsletter that provides up to the minute information spanning the Canadian community pharmacy landscape.

• Community Pharmacy Report, an annual profile of the industry and key trends in the retail pharmacy marketplace, covers both frontshop and pharmacy trends.

• CACDS Future in Motion , an annual report reviewing the provincial current and potential policy developments impacting community pharmacy and its ability to enhance our role in the delivery of healthcare services to Canadians.

Research
To support CACDS advocacy efforts and inform discussions with policy influencers, CACDS facilitates the compilation of research and special studies to advance greater understanding of the requirements to sustain a viable community pharmacy sector.  Members receive regular updates on provincial drug programs, the evolving scope of professional pharmacy services and associated funding, trade issues and special studies offering insight into key factors affecting their business interests.