As Canada’s premiers convene for the annual Council of the Federation meeting, The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a statement urging premiers to take “[…]action to stabilize the health care system.” In the press release, the CMA outlined, “We must plan for a better future, where patients can get the care they need in a timely … Read more
Canadian Medical Association Presidents Dr. Joss Reimer and Dr. Kathleen Ross issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association is disappointed and frustrated with the federal tax proposal tabled on June 11 that offered no consideration for physicians who rely on their professional corporations to provide much-needed health care services. The CMA has advanced to the federal government recommendations that would see … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association is deeply disappointed in the announcement by Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) that the federal government plans to proceed with tax changes that will add undue pressure and financial strain on physicians, undermining the stability of our health-care system. The proposed increase to the capital gains … Read more
Canadian Medical Association presidents Dr. Joss Reimer and Dr. Kathleen Ross issued a statement: “The CMA is pleased that the federal government has introduced legislation that will enable Canadians to access their own health data and require companies providing digital health services in Canada to adopt common standards and allow for secure information sharing,” they … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association continues to hear from physicians from coast to coast to coast about the impact the proposed increase to the capital gains inclusion rate will have on medical practices at a time when access to community-based care remains a top concern for Canadians. “The reality is that the federal government is putting … Read more
Dr. Kathleen Ross, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association is pleased to see investments into the health care workforce, healthy Indigenous communities and the social determinants of health in the 2024 federal budget,” she said, welcoming investments in youth mental health, a national school food program, pharmacare and dental care. “We are encouraged … Read more
Dr. Kathleen Ross, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement: “Federal budget 2024 is looming,” she said. “We are calling on all levels of government to ensure investments into the health system are optimized to address remaining gaps to support the health and well-being of Canadians,” said Ross. “The CMA is pleased that all provinces … Read more
Dr. Kathleen Ross, president of the Canadian Medical Assocation, issued a statement: “The CMA is calling on provinces and territories to prioritize signing and implementing health care action plans to significantly increase access, improve working conditions, and modernize Canada’s health systems,” she said. “As parliamentarians prepare for the winter session, we urge continued attention on health … Read more
Dr. Kathleen Ross, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement on Nov. 21: “The Canadian Medical Association welcomes the federal government’s commitment to make life more affordable for Canadians, including investments in housing as announced in today’s Fall Economic Statement Opens in a new window,” she said. “The economic update is delivering solutions to the housing … Read more
More than 40 national and provincial health organizations will be meeting in Ottawa from Oct. 26-27 to iron out solutions to resolve health workforce challenges. “We need a strong health workforce to provide the care that Canadians deserve, and we simply do not have that today,” said CMA president Dr. Kathleen Ross. “At a time where we are seeing renewed … Read more
