The Canadian Medical Association, College of Family Physicians of Canada, Canadian Nurses Association, and Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions are calling on Canada’s health ministers to leave Charlottetown this week with a clear commitment to urgent action. It has been several months since most provincial and territorial governments agreed in principle to bilateral health agreements with the … Read more
Canadian Medical Association (CMA) president Dr. Kathleen Ross issued a statement: “The CMA strongly supports the federal government’s focus on housing and affordability as Parliament resumes this week. We also remind political leaders and their respective parties that many people in Canada are still struggling to access the health care they need. Collectively, these challenges are … Read more
Dr. Kathleen Ross, a family physician in Coquitlam and New Westminster, B.C., is the new president of the Canadian Medical Association. “Important discussions about health care in Canada are underway now, and we must keep the conversation moving to ensure we improve access to care for patients and create better work environments for health workers,” said … Read more
Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Alika Lafontaine issued a statement: “The CMA is optimistic about the future of health care in Canada following the country’s premiers meeting this week,” he said. “We were pleased to observe a collaborative and constructive tone from all provinces and territories as they focused their discussions on some of our health systems’ biggest challenges,” … Read more
The Canadian Medical Associaton released a series of ambitious targets that governments can use to drive health system improvements. “These targets are about action — accelerating effective change to solve the number one issue for all Canadians: access to health care services,” said CMA President Dr. Alika Lafontaine. “Measurement drives action. If we can agree … Read more
This year the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) announced an Indigenous health goal to set aside space in our long-term strategy and health system advocacy, developed by a Guiding Circle of First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders, experts and knowledge-keepers. Additionally, the CMA formally recognizes that the deep trust that should exist between health providers and … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association announced a new, long-term goal to advance more equitable health care in allyship with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. The CMA’s goal is: “Indigenous Peoples achieve measurable, on-going improvements in health and wellness, supported by a transformed health system that is free of racism and discrimination; upholds Indigenous Peoples’ right to … Read more
The Canadian Medical Association commissioned an analysis of the Health Accords between the federal and provincial/territorial governments to compare the 2023 agreements (announced on Feb. 7) with those dating back to 2000. The analysis shows that the 2023 federal health funding proposal is the largest by a significant margin at an average of $16 billion in … Read more
Dr. Alika Lafontaine, president of the Canadian Medical Association, issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association believes a wider public discussion on [the role of private-sector providers in Canada’s publicly funded health systems] is necessary and timely,” he said. “In the coming months, the CMA will lead a series of Canada-wide consultations on the issue of … Read more
Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Alika Lafontaine issued a statement: “The Canadian Medical Association acknowledges the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision announced that it will not hear the case of Cambie Surgeries Corporation, et al. v. Attorney General of British Columbia, et al. While the Supreme Court will not rule on this specific case, the issue of ensuring Canadians … Read more
