At this week’s debates, the CMA calls on Canada’s political leaders to outline how they will shape health care in Canada if they are elected. “Access to care remains a top priority for patients and their doctors, and a vision for Canada that doesn’t put health care in the centre of its future is falling short,” … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a statement urging the federal government to act swiftly to convert the U.S. “brain drain” into a Canadian “brain gain” by streamlining immigration and licensing for displaced American medical professionals. “Canada has a unique opportunity at this moment to take advantage of this brain gain to become a scientific … Read more
More than 1,000 doctors, health experts, and patients gathered for the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) Health Summit to demand firm commitments from federal election candidates to strengthen Canada’s public health care system. Participants called for action on solutions like team-based care; better data sharing; reduced administrative tasks; and faster accreditation for foreign-trained doctors. “An election … Read more
With the federal election campaign underway, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on all political parties to put health care at the heart of their platforms amid growing economic uncertainty. CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer said leaders must ensure timely, high-quality care for all Canadians, noting, “Health care is political, but it is not partisan.” … Read more
Canadian Medical Association (CMA ) President Dr. Joss Reimer issued a statement urging policymakers to capitalize on efforts to dismantle internal trade barriers by streamlining physician licensing, arguing that current requirements force doctors to hold separate licences in each province—a costly, fragmented system that hinders patient access. He applauded the work of the National Committee on Internal Trade to … Read more
CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer, CNA President Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, and CFNU President Linda Silas issued a statement: “The reprehensible assault of health workers Opens in a new window in Halifax last week is a harsh reminder of the dangers health professionals across Canada face while trying to provide quality care to patients.” The statement continued “In 2021, the federal … Read more
In a statement, Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Joss Reimer expressed that the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is ‘[…]pleased to see the federal government deferring the implementation of the capital gains inclusion rate increase, as its impact on the medical profession remains of deep concern. Because doctors – especially community-based physicians – generally don’t have an employer, they need to … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a statement emphasizing that, while Canada’s health ministers meet today and tomorrow, organizations representing the country’s nurses and physicians unanimously agree that governments must do everything in their power to support health care workers and keep them caring for patients. The CMA stated that the recent federal interpretation letter is … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a statement endorsing the Alberta Medical Association’s concerns about the report from the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force. CMA President Joss Reimer stated that the report “promotes misinformation and has the potential to create mistrust of the medical and scientific communities.” She added, “Canada is in the middle of a health … Read more
A new survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shows that a growing number of Canadians are encountering health misinformation, with significant consequences for their health. The 2025 CMA Health & Media Annual Tracking Survey revealed that 37% of Canadians say they’re “[…] left with no choice but to seek health information online because they … Read more
