The presidents of national, provincial and territorial medical associations are calling on the federal government to halt an “unapproved increase to the capital gains inclusion rate for medical professional corporations.” A letter addressed to Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc from the presidents of 10 medical associations across Canada reads, “On behalf of Canada’s doctors, … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes “[…] the clarity that the federal government brought to the Canada Health Act and agrees that all primary care medically necessary services should be publicly funded within a team-based approach.” In 2024, the CMA conducted nationwide consultations on health system funding, hearing from more than 10,000 physicians, patients and … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association called on the federal government to immediately direct the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to stop collecting taxes on capital gains from medical corporations at a higher inclusion rate that was never approved through legislation. While it may be standard, acceptable practice for the CRA to administer new tax proposals before they … Read more
Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Joss Reimer issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) acknowledges Justin Trudeau‘s contributions to Canadian health care. His government made historic health care investments, launched the beginning of universal pharmacare and dental care programs and passed legislation to protect health care workers from harassment […] We thank him for … Read more
A new survey conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reveals that approximately one-third of working Canadians were asked by their employers to provide a sick note for a short-term absence at least once in the past year. In response, the CMA is calling for the elimination of sick notes … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a day to “…reflect on the harms that colonization brought to generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It’s also a day to honour Survivors, families and communities to increase understanding of the history and legacy of Residential Schools.” CMA President Dr. Joss … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) apologized for its role, and the role of the medical profession, in past and ongoing harms to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the health system. CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer spoke of the CMA’s commitment to being accountable and working together with Indigenous Peoples to do better in the spirit … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has released a new report to compare the bilateral health funding agreements signed between the provinces/territories and the federal government. Given the complexities of each agreement, the report concludes there must be a greater commitment to tracking improvements to health care delivery and patient outcomes in Canada. The CMA urges all levels of … Read more
For the third summer in a row, Canadians have faced overwhelmed emergency departments caused by staff shortages, overcrowded hospitals, lack of bed capacity and lack of access to community-based primary care. The CMA maintains that only coordinated, long-term planning can lead to lasting solutions to this persistent crisis. Our recommendations are evidence-based and need to … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) released its draft policy on managing public-private health care in Canada. The proposal, with seven draft recommendations, supports a publicly funded health care system where access to medically necessary care is based on patients’ needs and not on their ability to pay. It is the result of the CMA’s year-long series of … Read more
