Join the
Network
Who Are We?
The Strengthening Public Health Collaborative Action Plan (SPH-CAP) network is comprised of members across a variety of sectors, including:
- Community-based organizations
- Indigenous service organizations
- Academic and research institutions
- Health authorities
As the convening organization, the Public Health Association of British Columbia (PHABC) is responsible for:
- Establishing and sustaining the network
- Guiding vision and strategy
- Supporting meaningful engagement
- Developing the action plan based on input from the network
- Reporting and monitoring
- Communication
Benefits of Joining
By joining the SPH-CAP network, you and your organization will:
Help shape a shared vision and action plan for public health across B.C.
Build meaningful connections with peers across sectors and communities.
Participate in learning opportunities, exchange knowledge, and share promising practices with public health partners across B.C.
Learn about resources available to support the actions put forward in the plan.
Have the important work you are doing to advance public health priorities be recognized and celebrated.
Become a
Network Member
We invite individuals and organizations working across all areas of public health in BC to join the SPH-CAP Network by completing our Sign-Up Form. This ensures you’ll receive information and updates on the project and invitations to network meetings, capacity-building sessions, and other engagement opportunities across all six priority areas in BC’s Population and Public Health Framework.
Participation in network activities is flexible and based on your interests and availability. The opportunities described below offer a range of ways to connect and contribute.
Participate in Network Meetings
Network members are invited to take part in virtual meetings and learning opportunities throughout the year. These activities will bring public health partners together to share knowledge, build relationships, highlight partner-led work, and identify opportunities for collaboration across B.C.’s Population and Public Health Framework.
2026-27 Network Meeting Series
During the first year of SPH-CAP (2025–2026), network activities focused on advancing action within the Best Start in Life priority area. Building on this foundation, SPH-CAP is expanding in 2026–2027 to include all six priority areas of B.C.’s Population and Public Health Framework. The meeting series includes:
A virtual year-end gathering in February 2027 to bring partners together to reflect on progress, celebrate achievements, showcase grant-funded projects, and share learnings from action plan implementation.
Priority area-specific meetings for the five remaining Framework priority areas, held between July and October 2026:
- Population Mental Health and Wellness
- Non-Communicable Disease and Injury Prevention
- Prevention and Reduction of Substance-Related Harms
- Health Impacts of Climate Change
- Communicable Disease Prevention and Response
A dedicated Best Start in Life meeting in December 2026 to reflect on action plan implementation, share outcomes and learnings, and identify insights to inform future work.
Capacity-building sessions in June 2026, November 2026, and January 2027 to support shared learning and skill-building across the network. Potential topics may include cultural safety and humility, monitoring and evaluation, sustainability and fund development, or other areas of interest identified by network partners.
Resources to Support Participation
Honoraria and grants are available to support participation in network meetings and to fund small-scale projects and initiatives led by community-based organizations, Indigenous service organizations, and academic partners that advance the priority areas of B.C.’s Population and Public Health Framework.
Contribute to the Collaborative
Action Plan
Launching in Summer 2026, the Online Action Planning Tool will provide network members with an ongoing opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of the Collaborative Action Plan. Through the tool, partners can share actions, track progress, explore work underway across the network, and identify opportunities for alignment and collaboration.
The Collaborative Action Plan highlights actions led by community-based organizations, Indigenous service organizations, and academic and research institutions. Health authorities and other partners are encouraged to participate in network meetings and collaborate on actions as partners.
How to Join
We encourage all eligible organizations to join the SPH-CAP network by filling out our Network Sign-Up Form. This ensures you’ll receive future updates, be invited to engagement opportunities, and stay involved in shaping the action plan.
Please note: Participation in network activities is flexible and based on your interests and availability. There are multiple ways to engage in this work, and we’ll be sharing various opportunities for input and involvement. If you have questions about the network or how to get involved, please fill out our contact form, and a member of our team will reach out to you shortly.
