Welcome to the Canadian Burn Association webpage!
Dear Colleagues, Friends, Burn Survivors, and Partners,
It is a privilege and honour to serve as President of the Canadian Burn Association (CBA). I am proud to represent a community committed to improving the lives of those affected by burn injuries through excellence in clinical care, rehabilitation, research, education, and advocacy.
The CBA brings together healthcare professionals, first responders, researchers, therapists, trainees, survivors, and advocates from across Canada who share a common goal: advancing burn prevention, treatment, recovery, and support. Together, we have built a strong foundation, and I believe the opportunities ahead are even greater.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to ensuring that every burn survivor has access to the highest standards of care and support, regardless of where they live. Recovery from a burn injury is often a long and challenging journey, and it requires not only clinical expertise but also a strong network of professionals, patients, families, and communities working together.
As President, my priorities are focused on strengthening connections within the Canadian burn community. I believe we can accomplish more by enhancing communication and collaboration between burn centres, sharing knowledge, research, quality improvement initiatives, educational opportunities, and best practices. My vision is for the CBA to serve as a national platform that connects burn teams across the country and fosters meaningful partnerships that improve patient care.
Equally important is the continued growth of our community. The strength of the CBA lies in the expertise, dedication, and diversity of its members. I encourage all those involved in burn care and recovery to become active participants in our association and help shape its future.
Looking ahead, I would also like to strengthen Canada’s preparedness for burn disasters and mass casualty incidents. By building a truly connected national burn network, we can support one another during times of extraordinary need and enhance our collective capacity to respond effectively. An important long-term goal will be to work toward the development of coordinated provincial burn disaster plans and, ultimately, a national framework that supports collaboration, resource sharing, and surge capacity across the country.
Our vision is ambitious yet achievable: a connected burn community, a resilient national network, and continued excellence in burn care for all Canadians.
I invite you to join the CBA, engage with our initiatives, attend our events, and contribute your expertise. Together, we can strengthen our community, improve outcomes, support recovery, and advance the future of burn care in Canada.
Thank you for your commitment and partnership. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.
Dr. Claudia Malic
President, Canadian Burn Association
More About Us
The Canadian Burn Association is a scientific and educational association dedicated to improving burn care, supporting research, and preventing burn injuries.
Find a Burn Centre
Burn Centres across Canada are at the forefront of care from the initial injury, during hospitalization and rehabilitation, and in the long-term recovery and adaptation throughout the life course. This list includes the websites and contact information for centres in Canadian cities.
Association Membership
CBA Membership has its privileges. All members receive access to the annual Canadian Burn Conference and to special association events and programs as part of their membership fee.
Our Vision
The Canadian Burn Association will strive to advance the practice and provision of burn care in Canada by collaboratively addressing the burn care community’s needs, rooted in evidence while respecting cultural and regional diversity.
Our Mission
We are a scientific and educational association dedicated to improving burn care, supporting research, and preventing burn injuries. Together, we will work towards these goals through multidisciplinary support with members that reflect the burn care team’s spectrum, including first responders and burn survivors.
We are committed to advancing best practices, developing burn organization on provincial and federal levels, and implementing a mass casualty management plan. The CBA is critical for our vast Canadian healthcare landscape, and we will strive to improve outcomes for burn patients and survivors. Essential to our Vision and Mission is building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community that promotes respect for all.
