The Canadian Medical Association issued the following statement: “We heard clearly this morning about the absolutely critical need for action to address the very real and growing effects of climate change. I appreciated greatly Dr. Orbinski’s call to action, and I agree that as a nation and as a planet, we cannot ignore climate change. Much of … Read more
Preliminary results of a survey of Canadian Medical Association members show an overwhelming percentage (90 per cent) of respondents feel federal legislation on medical aid in dying is needed to provide clarity, legal protection and a consistent legal and regulatory framework for physicians willing to provide the service. “Canada’s doctors want only to do the best … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association is extremely disappointed that Canada’s Senate has disregarded the urgency of a consistent, national framework on assisted dying and taken the deliberate step of adjourning until June 7. This action ensures that Bill C-14, Medical-Assistance in Dying, will not pass before the June 6 deadline imposed by the Supreme Court of … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will appear before both the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights and the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs this week to urge parliamentarians to quickly pass into law Bill C-14, Medical Assistance in Dying. While supporting swift passage of Bill C-14, the CMA … Read more
A unique new company serving the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) more than 83,000 members, Joule™ sources world class clinical resources through curation and innovation helping CMA members improve quality of care and empowering them to be leaders in physician-led innovation. “Whether it’s through our Physician Leadership Institute courses, mobile access to clinical resources or participation in … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is very pleased that the federal government’s proposed legislation on medical assistance in dying introduced in Parliament closely follows the recommendations made by Canada’s doctors. The CMA strongly welcomes the federal legislative and non-legislative response. Taken together, the proposed legislation and federal commitments to work with the provinces and territories … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association welcomed the federal government’s reaffirmed commitment announced in the federal budget to move forward with a new multi-year Health Accord that would take into account Canada’s aging population. “We’re pleased to see the federal government commit to taking a leadership role in health,” said Dr. Chris Simpson, past-president of the CMA. “Going forward, we hope … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) online campaign Demand a Plan was awarded Best Canadian Online Advertising Campaign at the 2016 Reed Awards ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina on Feb. 18. The Reed Awards are an annual event for the political campaign and advocacy industry. Demand a Plan was entered by the CMA’s public affairs partner … Read more
Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Cindy Forbes issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association is pleased to see physician input reflected in a number of recommendations released [Feb. 25] in the report of the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying,” she said. “In particular, the CMA welcomes the recommendation to re-establish a secretariat on palliative … Read more
Dr. Cindy Forbes, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement: “The CMA is celebrating [the Feb. 18] announcement that all refugees and asylum claimants will once again benefit from health-care coverage when the Interim Federal Health Program is restored, beginning on April 1, 2016,” said Forbes. “The CMA is one of several medical groups … Read more
