The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) called on Health Minister Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) and the federal government to oppose new Alberta rules allowing doctors to work in private clinics while also working in the public system. CMA President Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi said the rules violate the Canada Health Act and will lead to longer wait … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) and seven other national health organizations issued a joint statement supporting the provinces’ and territories’ call for increased federal health funding as Canada’s premiers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) in Charlottetown. The organizations said that new and existing federal funding … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and provincial and territorial medical association presidents are urging Canada’s premiers to advance existing health care solutions as they meet this week in Prince Edward Island. The doctors are calling on premiers to support the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34), pass connected care legislation (Bill S-5), implement patient data … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association has launched a national campaign urging Canadians to support stronger online protections for children through the Safe Social Media Act. The association says the campaign, “Treat the cause,” reflects doctors’ view that preventing harm in digital spaces is better than responding after children are affected. “As physicians, we know prevention is … Read more
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) President Dr. Bolu Ogunye issued the following statement in recognition of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples on the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Indigenous Peoples have been the stewards of the land, water and resources that we share today for generations, and their cultures, languages and traditions have helped … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) expressed support for the federal government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act, saying the legislation would strengthen protections for young people online and address concerns related to social media platforms and AI chatbots. The CMA also called for stronger public oversight, including an independent national regulator with access to platform data … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) applauds news that the federal government has responded to the concerns of doctors and their patients by streamlining the application process for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). CMA President Margot Burnell said the changes could ease administrative burdens and improve access for people with disabilities, while also welcoming new funding … Read more
Canada’s doctors are concerned that false health information and disconnected health systems are putting patient care at risk, according to new Physician Pulse survey results from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and Abacus Data. The survey found that 99 per cent of physicians say system gaps prevent them from sharing patient information, while 48 per … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says new regional results from the 2025 OurCare survey show access to primary care varies widely across the country, with 5.8 million adults lacking a regular provider and only 63 to 73 per cent of respondents in parts of Atlantic Canada, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Quebec reporting access to … Read more
CMA president Dr. Margot Burnell issued a statement: “On behalf of Canada’s doctors and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), I congratulate past-president Dr. Joss Reimer on being named Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. Dr. Reimer is a passionate leader and respected voice in public health. As chief medical officer for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority … Read more
