The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) warns that Canadians who follow health advice generated by artificial intelligence are five times more likely to experience harm, according to its Health and Media Annual Tracking Survey conducted by Abacus Data. The survey finds that while only 27 per cent of Canadians trust AI for accurate health information, about … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association welcomed the federal government’s introduction of Connected Care legislation, saying it marks a positive step toward more efficient, equitable care by enabling secure sharing of digital health information across Canada. The association says national standards for interoperable health records would give doctors more time to focus on patient care and make … Read more
A new national survey released by the Canadian Medical Association shows that access to primary care in Canada is improving, but 5.9 million adults still lack a regular doctor, nurse practitioner, or care team. The 2025 OurCare Survey, led by Dr. Tara Kiran of St. Michael’s Hospital, found significant gaps based on income, age, and … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab‘s (Halifax West, N.S.) announcement on new measures to help clear the path for doctors who want to move to Canada. Creating a new express entry program for foreign doctors working here temporarily and extra spaces in the Provincial Nominee Program will help bring … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization. “Although measles is a highly infectious disease, it was eliminated in Canada in 1998 thanks to the hard work of Canadians, health care providers and governments and a national commitment to … Read more
CMA President Dr. Margot Burnell issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is pleased that the federal government listened to health care providers and patients and will maintain planned health spending increases in Budget 2025 with a commitment to invest $5 billion in health infrastructure like hospitals and medical clinics. Canada’s health care facilities … Read more
Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Margot Burnell issued a statement: “Prime Minister Mark Carney warned ahead of the 2025 federal budget that “sacrifices” must be made. That’s why, as government is set to unveil the budget tomorrow, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is urging federal leaders to protect the health transfers that are critical for funding … Read more
The country’s leading health organizations urge Canada’s health ministers to seize the opportunity to implement known solutions to improve access to care. At a time when governments are removing interprovincial barriers in other sectors, enabling health professionals to care for patients across provincial and territorial borders offers a path to a more connected health care delivery. … Read more
The CMA released preliminary data from its 2025 National Physician Health Survey (NPHS). While certain wellness indicators have improved since the last survey (2021), most wellness indicators — including excessive workloads, exhaustion, moral distress and burnout — have not returned to pre-pandemic (2017) levels, which were already poor. “As I meet with CMA members across the country, they … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring Survivors of residential schools and reaffirming its commitment to advancing equitable health care for Indigenous peoples. CMA President Dr. Margot Burnell stated, “[…]we reflect on the harms of the past and look toward the future as we advance our goal of … Read more
