Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Canadian Medical Association

Dr. Sandy Buchman, President of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement: “We believe health care transcends one portfolio and, as such, we wish to welcome new and returning members to Cabinet, including the Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.); Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.); Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller (Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Sœurs, Que.); Minister of Seniors … Read more

In a new report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association, The Fiscal Health of Canadian Governments, the Conference Board of Canada projects major challenges for health care in Canada. “While political leaders are making health care commitments on the campaign trail, the fiscal realities will make it impossible to keep pace with what the future holds,” said CMA President Dr. Sandy Buchman. “The federal government … Read more

The Canadian Medical Association published its policy platform, calling for action to address access to care across the country, seniors care and youth mental health, pharmacare and climate change.  “Failing to address these concerns will prove costly for parties on election day,” said Dr. Sandy Buchman, CMA president. The CMA’s key priorities for political parties include: Address the … Read more

The National Association of Federal Retirees and the Canadian Medical Association wrapped up its first round of Canada-wide town hall meetings on the urgent need to address seniors care. Seniors and panelists alike were clear: Canada can, and must, do better on seniors health care – and a new Health Accord is the right time to … Read more

The Canadian Medical Association commends the federal government for introducing new legislation to establish new rules for vaping products and plain packaging for tobacco products. The Canadian Medical Association supports aggressive tobacco control policies for Canada and has recommended a ban on the sale of all electronic cigarettes to Canadians younger than the minimum age for tobacco … Read more

The Canadian Medical Association issued a statement regarding the opioid situation: “The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) commends the federal government for convening key stakeholders to develop a collaborative action plan to address Canada’s opioid crisis. The CMA also thanks the co-chairs of the summit, Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and the Eric Hoskins, the Ontario … Read more

The Canadian Medical Association has released its plan for a new Health Accord to give our nation’s health care system a much-needed reboot. “Canada’s doctors and the patients we serve have watched and read with growing concern the media reports describing how our political leaders are establishing their opening positions for negotiating a new Health … Read more

Dr. Granger Avery, President of the  Canadian Medical Association issued the following statement: “As we celebrate National Seniors Day today, the Canadian Medical Association, representing over 83,000 physician members, is calling on our nation’s political leaders to come together on a new health accord that will address the needs of our growing seniors population.” He continued, … Read more

A new report by the Canadian Medical Association shows that many seniors are falling through cracks in terms of accessing care and services due to a lack of a national approach and strategy. The report, The State of Seniors Health Care in Canada, demonstrates the need for a pan-Canadian strategy to address the health needs of … Read more

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) was heartened to hear the federal minister of health astutely list the challenges facing the health care system. “The need for action in key areas — beginning with improving seniors care — is the challenge facing the future sustainability of our health care system. It was good to hear the minister … Read more