About the Journal

The Journal of Canada's Physician Assistants (JCANPA) is a peer-reviewed forum committed to advancing the PA profession's scholarship, education, and clinical excellence. JCANPA actively strengthens the evolving role of PAs in healthcare by publishing high-quality knowledge—including original research, clinical cases, reviews, creative works, and professional perspectives—for a national and international audience.

Peer Review Process

Co-editors first screen all submissions to ensure they align with the journal's aims and scope. All suitable articles undergo rigorous review using a double-masked peer review process, requiring a minimum of two independent peer reviews per submitted manuscript. If a manuscript is deemed unsuitable, the author will be promptly notified by a co-editor, who may provide specific reasons and suggestions where applicable.

We welcome new peer reviewers! To register as a reviewer for the journal, please register as a user on the journal website and contact the co-editors directly.

Open Access

JCANPA operates on a Platinum Open Access model, providing immediate, free access to all content. We believe this approach supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship by The University of Manitoba, the journal does not charge any fees for either submission or readership (no APCs).

Questions can be submitted to jcanpa@umanitoba.ca and co-editors Kristen Burrows and Scott Tunison