The Canadian Medical Association welcomes the debate on the Supreme Court’s decision on physician-assisted dying in the House of Commons. The CMA recognizes the important leadership role to be played by the federal government on this issue. “We will be seeking to work with legislators in the drafting of any new law governing medical aid in … Read more
The requirement for mandatory reporting of actual and potential drug shortages is a very welcome step, Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association. “We are pleased that Health Minister Rona Ambrose announced today that Ottawa is moving to improve and strengthen the notification system for drug shortages by establishing a third-party website that … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) responded to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the law prohibiting doctor-assisted death. CMA President Dr. Chris Simpson said that the CMA will be seeking to work with legislators in the drafting of any new law governing medical aid in dying to ensure patient needs are respected and the physician perspective is reflected. “The … Read more
Canada’s premiers were right to call on the federal government to collaborate in meeting the needs of an aging population, Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association, said on Jan. 30. “Canada’s premiers understand firsthand the consequences of declining federal transfers coupled with a doubling of the seniors population over the next 15 years,” Simpson said … Read more
Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), issued a statement saying the CMA is delighted that not only the economy but Canada’s aging population will also be on the agenda when provincial and territorial premiers sit down in Ottawa on Jan. 30 for a special meeting of the Council of the Federation. Simpson said Canada’s premiers … Read more
A roundtable discussion in Toronto chaired by Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) to discuss how to address the challenges facing seniors is a very welcome development in the context of a national strategy, said Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). “We’re grateful Ottawa is now giving seniors health care the urgent … Read more
The federal government should call a first ministers’ conference to come together on a strategy that will address the health care needs of Canada’s rapidly-aging population, Dr. Cindy Forbes, president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), said. “Ensuring our nation’s seniors can get the care they need when and where they need it is the paramount health … Read more
The federal government needs to respond quickly to an Auditor General’s report that pinpoints defects in two important health programs for which it has direct responsibility, Dr. Chris Simpson, president of the Canadian Medical Association, said. Simpson was commenting on findings by Auditor General Michael Ferguson that two federal departments — Veterans Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs and … Read more
Gridlocked hospitals around Canada are struggling to make room for incoming arrivals because so many older patients have no other place to go, the president of the Canadian Medical Association said. Christopher Simpson, Canadian Medical Association president and a cardiologist at Kingston General Hospital, said hospitals are increasingly invoking what is known in the medical world as “Code … Read more
Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Chris Simpson issued the following statement: Canadians should be careful to put the latest health care spending figures for Canada into proper perspective. The federally-funded Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reported on Oct. 30 that growth in health spending is at a 17-year low. This is not good news and … Read more
