Canadian Federation of Medical Students

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) were in Ottawa on Nov. 14 for their National Day of Action (NDoA) 2022. This year’s NDoA topic is decriminalization of opioids, which medical students will be advocating for during in-person meetings with MPs and Senators, as well as during ongoing virtual meetings with MPs, Senators, and provincial political leaders during … Read more

February 22 – Canadian Federation of Medical Students – Press Release

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) is bringing tomorrow’s physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day. Medical students from Vancouver to St. John’s will meet with Members of Parliament to bring the possibility of a cost-effective universal pharmacare system to the forefront of federal attention for a second time. “Physicians play an … Read more

November 24 – Canadian Federation of Medical Students – Press Release

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) is bringing future physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day. Medical students from Vancouver to St. John’s will meet with members of Parliament and senators to bring the possibility of a cost-effective universal Pharmacare system to the forefront of federal attention. “CFMS Annual Lobby Day provides … Read more

February 3 – Canadian Federation of Medical Students – Press Release

On Feb 3rd, 2014, the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) is bringing tomorrow’s physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day. Medical students from Vancouver to St. John’s will meet with Members of Parliament and senators to discuss strategies to ensure that all Canadians have access to two important determinants of health: adequate … Read more

November 14 – Canadian Federation of Medical Students – Press Release

The president of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students said that federal student loan forgiveness for family doctors and nurses willing to work in rural and remote communities is a step in the right direction. Jesse Kancir made the comment after Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) announced in Winnipeg that close … Read more

Februray 4 – Canadian Federation of Medical Students – Press Release

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students is bringing tomorrow's physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day. Medical students from Vancouver to St. John's will meet with members of Parliament and senators to discuss strategies to ensure that all Canadians have access to health care wherever they live. More information is available online. Call … Read more

February 6 – Canadian Federation of Medical Students – Press Release

The Canadian Federation of Medical Students is bringing physicians to Parliament Hill for its annual Lobby Day. Medical students from Vancouver to St. John's will meet with MPs and Senators to explore strategies for improving access to health care in rural and remote regions of Canada. Vice President Advocacy for the Canadian Federation of Medical … Read more