Celebrating Paramedic Services Recognition Day: Wrapping up a memorable Paramedic Services Week 2023 

Today is the last day of Paramedic Services Week 2023, which has been all about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in paramedicine.     Each day of the week had a specific theme aimed at encouraging conversations about what inclusivity and cultural competence looks like within the profession.  “Paramedic services’ approach to diversity is simple. It's about embracing everyone within the service and their communities,” OAPC President Peter F. Dundas says. “By cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work, to deploying...

27 May, 2023
Marking a Milestone: Ontario Awards First Medal for Paramedic Bravery

We’re thrilled to announce that the Ontario government has presented 10 paramedics from across the province with the inaugural Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery. This marks an important milestone as it’s the first time paramedics have been recognized in this way. The medals were given out at a special ceremony held at Queen's Park last night. The paramedics were honoured for their extraordinary acts of bravery, such as moving a crashed plane to rescue passengers, diving into Lake Ontario to save...

25 May, 2023
Paramedic Services Week 2023 – A Message from OAPC President Michael Sanderson

To mark the beginning of Paramedic Services Week 2023 (May 21-27), OAPC President Chief Michael Sanderson has recorded a video thanking paramedics and reflecting on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within the profession.  “As I was reminded a few weeks ago, to always remember, nothing for us without us, words that apply across our entire community,” he said. “Happy Paramedic Services Week. Thank you for your service and please keep up the excellent work you do on a daily basis.”     The theme...

21 May, 2023
Ontario is getting set to celebrate paramedic services week 2023 with a spotlight on diversity

In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics in Ontario, Paramedic Services Week 2023 will kick off this Sunday, May 21 with a focus on "Diversity in Paramedicine - The Patient. The Provider. The Profession." The theme highlights the need to address the complexities and opportunities related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the profession and our communities. “Every day, Ontario paramedic services are entrusted with the responsibility of attending to individuals with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of...

18 May, 2023
Students enrolling in Northern Ontario paramedic programs may now be eligible to have their education fully covered

Those interested in becoming a paramedic and willing to train in Northern Ontario can now apply to receive full, upfront financial support as part of the government’s recently expanded Learn and Stay Grant. The grant will give eligible students the chance to receive full coverage for tuition, books and other costs, such as equipment and supplies. In return, graduates will commit to working in the region for a minimum of six months for every year of study. The purpose of the expansion is to...

16 May, 2023