The Canadian Medical Association issued a statement: “On National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Canadian Medical Association reaffirms its commitment to reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and accepts responsibility for the harm caused to Indigenous children, families and communities,” reads the statement. “The CMA is moving forward with the co-development of initiatives … Read more
Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement: “We are now witnessing an unprecedented health care crisis in Alberta and Saskatchewan,” she said. “We must rely on the hard lessons learned and have the political resolve to take the actions needed to restore the health care systems’ capacities and keep populations safe. … Read more
“The CMA welcomes much-needed investments to help provinces and territories clear the backlog of medical procedures caused by pandemic, new programs to support mental healthcare needs, as well as funds to improve the safety of long-term care,” said CMA President Dr. Ann Collins. “Unfortunately, these measures are simply not enough to tackle the systemic problems that have … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association issued an urgent call for unprecedented measures to address the state of crisis unfolding in several provinces. The CMA is calling for province-to-province collaboration and national leadership to address the scale and severity of the pandemic. “We are one country, and it’s time we started acting as one by deploying resources where they … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association is calling on governments, industry and society to apply and embrace new and stronger measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its variants. “Canadians are facing continually changing rules and measures, which is making it confusing and frustrating. It’s time to apply what we know and address these new … Read more
In preparation for the April 19 federal budget, the Canadian Medical Association, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the Canadian Nurses Association, the Canadian Association of Social Workers, the Canadian Home Care Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada are calling on the federal government to deliver on its commitment … Read more
Dr. Ann Collins, president of the Canadian Medical Assocation, issued a statement: “The CMA is pleased the federal government has responded to its call to action by investing critically needed funds to support our stressed healthcare system,” she said. “As the CMA has outlined in its submissions to the federal government, this new funding should be directed to … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association published a new study, conducted by Deloitte, Canada’s Elder Care Crisis: Addressing the Doubling Demand, which estimates the cost and demand for elder care will nearly double by 2031. “We know the pandemic has exposed major cracks in seniors’ care,” said Dr. Ann Collins, CMA president. “Planning and investment by all governments should be underway today to cope with this unprecedented demographic shift and the … Read more
A new survey by the Canadian Medical Association shows high levels of anxiety and fatigue among physicians. “Like all health care professionals, physicians are feeling the stress of the last 365 days. And while they’re suffering, very few are seeking help,” said Dr. Ann Collins, CMA president. Overall, 81 per cent of respondents consider an efficient vaccine distribution strategy … Read more
Ryerson University’s National Institute on Ageing and the Canadian Medical Association released the findings of an online national survey gauging the perspectives of 2,005 Canadians on how the second wave of the pandemic has impacted the state of Canada’s long-term care systems. The majority of all Canadians (86 per cent) surveyed are concerned about the current state of … Read more
