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The Canadian Perinatal Opioid Project (CPOP) has launched the country’s first health data dashboard dedicated to perinatal opioid exposure. Designed as part of a broader effort to build a national public health surveillance system, the project examines opioid exposure among mother–infant pairs and explores associated impacts on maternal and child health across Canada.

The Government of Canada recently introduced Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act. This Act is part of Canada's plan to build up and protect the health care system, and empower Canadians to have more control over their health.

Toronto Black Maternal Health Week (TBMHW) is a dedicated initiative that brings together healthcare professionals, community organizations, and advocates to raise awareness, provide education, and promote equitable access to quality maternal healthcare. 

In late 2025, BORN published A Decade and Beyond: Perinatal Health in Ontario Report 2012–2024

This report highlights key trends and outcomes from the past twelve years. The findings tell an evolving story of pregnancy, birth, and newborn care in our province.

During this Lunch and Learn members from Peel Public Health's (PPH) Population Health Assessment Team share an overview of their history of use and engagement with BORN, demonstrate their current public-facing knowledge products containing BORN data, provide internal use case examples where BORN data have informed the work of PPH's Family Health Division, and share opportunities for enhanced public health access to BORN data. 

This webinar on AI in health care explores how machine learning is supporting clinical decision-making by reducing routine cognitive work and helping providers focus more fully on patient care.

The Privacy Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the protection of identifiable information in accordance with applicable laws in Ontario and Canada (including but not limited to Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

Call for Expressions of Interest: Professional Members for Child and Youth Committee

Call for Expressions of Interest: PCMCH Governing Council

Danna Hull described how race data is collected and governed at the Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN). Dr. Grace (Qun) Miao described how race data has been used to investigate maternal health disparities, including in conjunction with intersectional considerations such as neighbourhood income quintile and education quintile.

We look forward to continuing our work together in 2026 to support the best possible beginnings for lifelong health.