Canadian Medical Association

Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers missed an opportunity this week to provide Canadians with tangible solutions to the many barriers to accessing care across the country.   The CMA met with health ministers in Calgary to discuss ways to reduce barriers that prevent doctors from working where they're needed most and to support our health workforce from coast to coast.     Canadians and their providers deserve better. We can do better.    🔗 Our statement: https://lnkd.in/esi8bSKM  

The CMA is on the ground in Calgary for the meeting of Canada’s health ministers. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve health care access for all Canadians. We know the solutions. Let’s clear the path for doctors to work where and when they’re needed — and create the conditions to recruit and retain the health professionals Canada needs now. #CDNhealth #CDNpoli

En tant que médecin, je suis convaincu que notre bien-être est indissociable de celui de nos patientes et patients. La Conférence canadienne sur la santé des médecins, qui se tiendra au cours des deux prochains jours à Vancouver, représente un moment fort pour réfléchir collectivement à ces questions essentielles. Je souhaite à toutes les personnes participantes une conférence enrichissante, porteuse de dialogues constructifs et de collaborations durables. Et bon succès à mes collègues conférenciers de l’AMC : Alex Munter, Dre Margot Burnell, Dre Caroline Gérin Lajoie, Dre Shazma Mithani et Chris Simon! https://lnkd.in/ewzQd2Qt

The CMA and The College of Family Physicians of Canada | Le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada are calling on the Ontario government to reconsider its new residency eligibility rule, which prevents IMGs who didn't attend high school in Ontario from applying in the first round of residency training. At a time when 6.5 million Canadians are without a family doctor, restrictive policies like this risk further destabilizing family medicine programs. We're calling for thoughtful consultation to ensure Canada's residency system supports, rather than hinders, the next generation of physicians. Our joint statement ⬇️ https://bit.ly/43cPr30

Looking forward to seeing Dr. Jesse Kancir take the stage at the Canadian Conference on Physician Health this week for a panel discussion on how diverse perspectives build connection and trust in Canada's health care system. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement, Dr. Kancir!

Canada's health ministers have a generational opportunity to improve #AccessToCare. As governments meet this week, leading health organizations are calling for coordinated solutions that strengthen primary care, support health professionals and break down barriers to care across jurisdictions. The CMA, The College of Family Physicians of Canada | Le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada, the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions look forward to working with ministers to ensure every patient can get the care they need, when they need it. Read the full joint statement: https://bit.ly/3KXyfbv

We surveyed over 3,300 doctors across Canada on their well-being. Questions explored working conditions, professional experiences and the broader medical culture. While physician wellness indicators appear to be improving since the pandemic, it’s clear we still have a long way to go. Now's the time to lean into the solutions to ensure physicians are safe, healthy and well. Swipe 👉 for the preliminary results from the 2025 National Physician Health Survey.

How is AI changing the daily work of physicians? On November 28, 2025, the CMA's Annual Symposium of Physician Leaders in Québec City will bring together physicians and health leaders to examine the role of AI in medical leadership. Don't miss this important conversation, register now👇 https://lnkd.in/eaG5RCMM

The Physician Leadership institute (PLI) is offering new courses you can take to develop your leadership skills. Our new, open enrolment course “Crucial Influence” (Oct. 24), is designed to help physician leaders navigate the complexities of teams and drive meaningful, sustainable change. These courses are one day in length and are accredited with The College of Family Physicians of Canada | Le Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4meiFpV

What role does shame play in physician wellness, and how can it be harnessed for positive change? Hear from Dr. Will Bynum, associate professor in family medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine on Oct. 18 at #CCPH2025. As co-founder of The Shame Lab, an institution that advances constructive engagement with shame in professional practice, Dr. Bynum is committed to removing the taboo from shame and transforming organizations. Register now: https://bit.ly/4kUjDH5