loader image

To advance infection prevention and control by advocating for our members and providing access to evidence-based resources, education and networking opportunities.

Read More

Learn all about IPAC Canada’s long history, starting with our founding meeting in Montreal in 1976.

Read More

An Infection Prevention and Control Professional (ICP) is an individual who is primarily responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of, and education related to policies, procedures, and practices that impact the prevention of infections.

Read More

Guardians of the Invisible. A Tribute.

IPAC Canada Board of Directors

Read More

IPAC Canada’s complete list of news releases and briefs.

Read More

Meet IPAC Canada’s honourary members.

Read More

Meet IPAC Canada’s past presidents.

Read More

Your donation will add to the resources IPAC Canada requires to provide its members with the support they need to ensure the safety of patients, residents, and staff, and to advocate for stronger infection prevention and control programs across the continuum of care.

Read More

Find out how to get in touch with IPAC Canada.

Read More

An Infection Prevention and Control Professional1 (ICP) is an individual who is employed with the primary responsibility for development, implementation, evaluation, and education related to policies, procedures, and practices that impact the prevention of infections.

Read More

Being prepared makes all the difference. Join our mission to advance infection prevention and control. You may renew an existing IPAC Canada membership via your personal Online Membership Account if you created one for yourself in the past.

Read More

Employment Opportunities will be posted to this page, included in bi-monthly e-news, and forwarded to a regional chapter or sector of membership (if appropriate).

Read More

Our annual report archives contain all of IPAC Canada’s current and previous reports.

Read More

Complete information about our annual general meeting, elections and reports.

Read More

The Mentorship Program not only serves to assist mentees progressing through various stages of knowledge in their career, and also those considering moving into leadership roles within IPAC Canada, such as chapter executive positions, or board member positions.

Read More

Important Dates and Deadlines

Read More

The IPAC Program Audit Tool (PAT©) is designed for internal auditing of a health care organization’s IPAC program, to verify that the IPAC program standards are being met. The PAT© may also be used as part of an organization’s ongoing quality improvement program and/or to prepare for external audits (audits carried out by outside agencies such as Accreditation Canada). The audit tool has been condensed into a standalone workbook for the convenience of the auditor.

Click the PAT icon at left to find out more, and download this valuable tool.
HandyMetrics and IPAC Canada have partnered to transform the IPAC Canada Audit Toolkit into an easy-to-use App. The App is free to members who are affiliated with an organization that provides healthcare directly to patients in Canada.

Click the icon at left to find out more and get started.

Welcome to IPAC Canada

We are a multidisciplinary member-based association committed to public wellness and safety. We advocate for best practices in infection prevention and control in all settings.

The Smart Way to Advance Infection Prevention and Control

Our organization focuses on infection prevention and control in the community and in healthcare facilities. IPAC Canada cannot provide direction or commentary about clinical/patient care matters and, therefore, cannot provide clinical opinions. If you are a patient with a clinical question, please contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

Value Creations TreeValue Creation Stories

Members of IPAC Canada have shared their stories of achievement and success, noting how their membership with IPAC Canada has made a difference to them and to their organization. 

Welcome to IPAC Canada

We are a multidisciplinary member-based association committed to public wellness and safety We advocate for best practices in infection prevention and control in all settings.

The Smart Way to Advance Infection Prevention and Control

Our organization focuses on infection prevention and control in the community and in healthcare facilities. IPAC Canada cannot provide direction or commentary about clinical/patient care matters and, therefore, cannot provide clinical opinions. If you are a patient with a clinical question, please contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

Value Creation Stories
Value Creations Tree

Members of IPAC Canada have shared their stories of achievement and success, noting how their membership with IPAC Canada has made a difference to them and to their organization.

Alerts & Recalls

Updates on product alerts, recalls, and advisories.



Resources, Publications, CJIC

Products and resources related to infection prevention and control, along with the CJIC.



Education Institute

National conference, infection prevention and control courses, webinars, certification, chapter education events, scholarships, and online learning modules.



Audit Tools

Interactive audit tools for assessing infection prevention and control compliance within your workplace, and Audit Tools app.



Join, Renew, Mentorship

Join IPAC Canada or renew your membership, learn about the benefits of membership, including our Mentorship Program.



Chapters & Interest Groups

Find a chapter close to you, and join interest groups pertinent to your scope of practice.



Alerts & Recalls

Updates on product alerts, recalls, and advisories



Resources, Publications, CJIC

Products, resources and publications related to infection prevention and control and infectious diseases, position statements, practice recommendations, Canadian Journal of Infection Control



Education Institute

National conference, infection prevention and control courses, webinars, certification, chapter education events, scholarships, and online learning modules.



Audit Tools

Interactive audit tools for assessing infection prevention and control compliance within your workplace, and Audit Tools app.



Join, Renew, Mentorship

Join IPAC Canada or renew your membership, learn about the benefits of membership, including our Mentorship Program



Chapters & Interest Groups

Find a chapter close to you, and join interest groups pertinent to your scope of practice.



Latest News

2026 Is Our 50th Anniversary!

IPAC Canada (formerly CHICA Canada) is celebrating our 50th Anniversary! Each month we’ll have a contest for members to win fabulous prizes! Watch for information in our e-newsletter and WIN!

Upcoming Events

  • IPAC Canada Webinar: Unit-Led Just-in-Time Coaching

    Lori Moore from Clorox | Purell will present on Just-in-Time Coaching: Part of a Winning Strategy to Improve Hand Hygiene in your facility. Open to Members and Non-Members. Find out […]

IPAC Canada Corporate Partners

SILVER

Webber Training Inc.

Webber Training

SILVER

HealthConnex

Health Connex

SILVER

Hygie Canada

Hygie

SILVER

CSA Group

CSA Group

SILVER

Ecolab Healthcare

Ecolab

SILVER

Handy Metrics

Handy Metrics

PLATINUM

Sani Marc

SANI MARC

PLATINUM

Virox Technologies Inc.

ViROX

PLATINUM

GOJO Industries Inc.

Clorox & Purell

PLATINUM

Diversey Inc.

Diversey

PLATINUM

cloroxpro

Cloroxpro

PLATINUM

Metrex

Metrex

BRONZE

Cepheid logo

Cepheid

BRONZE

Verana Care

Vernacare

BRONZE

Kanary (OPHARDT Hygiene)

KANARY

BRONZE

Elimagen

Elimagen

BRONZE

SC Johnson Professional

scJohnson

BRONZE

STERIS Canada Sales ULC

STERIS

BRONZE

Steven Schweon

STEVENS

BRONZE

CHEM-AQUA

BRONZE

Stryker Canada

Stryker

BRONZE

CS Medical

CS Medical

BRONZE

AMG Medical

AMG MEDICAL

The placement of corporate logos does not imply endorsement of a company’s products or services.
IPAC Canada is not responsible for information found on any external website.