Canadian Medical Association
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The CMA leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health.
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Today we celebrate National Ribbon Skirt Day, in memory of Isabella Kulak who was shamed for wearing a ribbon skirt to school. Let this be a reminder that embracing traditional knowledge & dress is integral to cultural pride. We must always uphold dignity, respect & equality for #IndigenousPeoples.
January 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Today we celebrate National Ribbon Skirt Day, in memory of Isabella Kulak who was shamed for wearing a ribbon skirt to school. Let this be a reminder that embracing traditional knowledge & dress is integral to cultural pride. We must always uphold dignity, respect & equality for #IndigenousPeoples.
The CMA is looking to recruit physicians leaders to the CMA Board of Directors, Awards Committee, Committee on Ethics, Governance Committee, Nominations Committee, and the AGM Vice Chair role. Help us shape the future of Canadian health.
Deadline to apply is December 29.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HvTsYV
Deadline to apply is December 29.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HvTsYV
December 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The CMA is looking to recruit physicians leaders to the CMA Board of Directors, Awards Committee, Committee on Ethics, Governance Committee, Nominations Committee, and the AGM Vice Chair role. Help us shape the future of Canadian health.
Deadline to apply is December 29.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HvTsYV
Deadline to apply is December 29.
Learn more: bit.ly/3HvTsYV
The Canadian Medical Association welcomes the acceptance today of the agreement in principle between the @fmoq.bsky.social (FMOQ) and the provincial government. This agreement pauses the implementation of #Bill2.
Our statement 👇
Our statement 👇
Bill 2 in Quebec: CMA welcomes acceptance of tentative agreement with FMOQ
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes the acceptance today of the agreement in principle between the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ) and the provincial government. Th...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Canadian Medical Association welcomes the acceptance today of the agreement in principle between the @fmoq.bsky.social (FMOQ) and the provincial government. This agreement pauses the implementation of #Bill2.
Our statement 👇
Our statement 👇
Join us February 10, 2026 in Ottawa or online for the launch our 2026 Health & Media Tracking Survey results with the Empire Club of Canada. We’ll examine the growing influence of health misinformation and the actions needed to respond.
Register here 👇
bit.ly/4oQmQsi
#HMTS2026
Register here 👇
bit.ly/4oQmQsi
#HMTS2026
December 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join us February 10, 2026 in Ottawa or online for the launch our 2026 Health & Media Tracking Survey results with the Empire Club of Canada. We’ll examine the growing influence of health misinformation and the actions needed to respond.
Register here 👇
bit.ly/4oQmQsi
#HMTS2026
Register here 👇
bit.ly/4oQmQsi
#HMTS2026
From battling misinformation to uniting as a country and preserving public health: this was a challenging year for health care — both in Canada and around the world.
Here’s what we learned from 2025, and how we can move forward to ensure a stronger year ahead.
Here’s what we learned from 2025, and how we can move forward to ensure a stronger year ahead.
What 2025 tells us about the state of health care in Canada
This was a changing year in health care – in Canada and around the world. Here’s what we learned from 2025 and how we can move forward for better care.
www.cma.ca
December 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
From battling misinformation to uniting as a country and preserving public health: this was a challenging year for health care — both in Canada and around the world.
Here’s what we learned from 2025, and how we can move forward to ensure a stronger year ahead.
Here’s what we learned from 2025, and how we can move forward to ensure a stronger year ahead.
The CMA is encouraged that the Quebec government and @fmoq.bsky.social have reached a tentative agreement to suspend Bill 2. It’s important that politicians work with physicians to implement known solutions to improve access to care. We’ll continue to support Quebec doctors as they assess the deal.
Family physicians reach agreement in principle with Quebec over Bill 2 | CBC News
Quebec family doctors have struck a tentative agreement with the province, only weeks before the implementation of controversial reforms that threatened clinic closures and the departure of GPs to oth...
www.cbc.ca
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The CMA is encouraged that the Quebec government and @fmoq.bsky.social have reached a tentative agreement to suspend Bill 2. It’s important that politicians work with physicians to implement known solutions to improve access to care. We’ll continue to support Quebec doctors as they assess the deal.
The CMA welcomes today's announcement on new measures to help clear the path for international doctors who want to work in Canada. Recognizing the talent that is already here and removing barriers that keep physicians from practising will help strengthen #AccessToCare.
Our statement ⬇️
Our statement ⬇️
Canadian Medical Association welcomes new federal measures to fast-track international doctors
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomes Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Minister Lena Diab’s announcement today on new measures to help clear the path for doctors who want to move to Canada.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The CMA welcomes today's announcement on new measures to help clear the path for international doctors who want to work in Canada. Recognizing the talent that is already here and removing barriers that keep physicians from practising will help strengthen #AccessToCare.
Our statement ⬇️
Our statement ⬇️
The 2025 OurCare survey, conducted by @unityhealthto.bsky.social in partnership with the CMA, asked nearly 17K Canadians about their experience navigating the health care system. Results reveal that while access to primary care is improving, we still have a long way to go.
New survey reveals access to primary care growing, but 5.9 million adults in Canada still lack regular doctor
Access to primary care in Canada is slowly improving, but nearly 6 million Canadians still lack regular access to a primary care professional, according to a new survey. The OurCare Survey 2025 shows ...
www.cma.ca
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The 2025 OurCare survey, conducted by @unityhealthto.bsky.social in partnership with the CMA, asked nearly 17K Canadians about their experience navigating the health care system. Results reveal that while access to primary care is improving, we still have a long way to go.
Physicians across Canada shared urgent system challenges during the CMA President's Tour — from misinformation and licensing barriers, to primary care shortages and administrative burden. Their insights will guide our advocacy work in 2026.
Full recap ⤵️
Full recap ⤵️
CMA President’s Tour 2025: What doctors need now
Patients harmed by false health information. Ongoing workforce shortages. Government interference in medical practice.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Physicians across Canada shared urgent system challenges during the CMA President's Tour — from misinformation and licensing barriers, to primary care shortages and administrative burden. Their insights will guide our advocacy work in 2026.
Full recap ⤵️
Full recap ⤵️
Pending General Council approval at next year’s AGM, Dr. Courtney Howard will serve as president-elect from May 2026 until May 2027, when she will become CMA president for a one-year term.
December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Pending General Council approval at next year’s AGM, Dr. Courtney Howard will serve as president-elect from May 2026 until May 2027, when she will become CMA president for a one-year term.
🗳️The results are in: Dr. @courtghoward.bsky.social has been elected as the CMA president-elect nominee for 2026-27, subject to approval at the 2026 #CMAagm.
As an ER physician and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social, Dr. Howard is dedicated to ensuring the long-term well-being of all Canadians.
As an ER physician and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social, Dr. Howard is dedicated to ensuring the long-term well-being of all Canadians.
Dr. Courtney Howard affirmed as CMA president-elect nominee
www.cma.ca
December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🗳️The results are in: Dr. @courtghoward.bsky.social has been elected as the CMA president-elect nominee for 2026-27, subject to approval at the 2026 #CMAagm.
As an ER physician and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social, Dr. Howard is dedicated to ensuring the long-term well-being of all Canadians.
As an ER physician and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social, Dr. Howard is dedicated to ensuring the long-term well-being of all Canadians.
Northwest Territories: Want to have your say on who will be the CMA's next president-elect?
The polls are closing tomorrow (December 3) at 2:30 pm MT. This is your chance (CMA members in NWT, including residents and #MedEd students) to cast your vote.
🗳️ Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
The polls are closing tomorrow (December 3) at 2:30 pm MT. This is your chance (CMA members in NWT, including residents and #MedEd students) to cast your vote.
🗳️ Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Northwest Territories: Want to have your say on who will be the CMA's next president-elect?
The polls are closing tomorrow (December 3) at 2:30 pm MT. This is your chance (CMA members in NWT, including residents and #MedEd students) to cast your vote.
🗳️ Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
The polls are closing tomorrow (December 3) at 2:30 pm MT. This is your chance (CMA members in NWT, including residents and #MedEd students) to cast your vote.
🗳️ Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
How can clinicians bring #climate into discussions with their patients, while supporting shared decision making?
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
How can clinicians bring #climate into discussions with their patients, while supporting shared decision making?
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
Join @cmadocs.bsky.social and @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social for the final Climate Rounds of 2025 to discuss how we navigate these complex conversations.
Register here: loom.ly/z9vnLXU
New CMA data shows rising concern among physicians about recent government decisions impacting patient care, trust and workforce stability.
84% are following developments closely, and many fear worsening recruitment, retention and care quality.
News release 👇
84% are following developments closely, and many fear worsening recruitment, retention and care quality.
News release 👇
Canadian doctors predict government actions will reduce access to health care
New data from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) show that Canadian physicians are sounding the alarm over government decisions threatening the health care system. The findings reveal doctors’ wid...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New CMA data shows rising concern among physicians about recent government decisions impacting patient care, trust and workforce stability.
84% are following developments closely, and many fear worsening recruitment, retention and care quality.
News release 👇
84% are following developments closely, and many fear worsening recruitment, retention and care quality.
News release 👇
While the role of #AI in health care is still evolving, experts agree on one thing: it’s here to stay, and we need to start talking about coherent frameworks for its use sooner than later.
Read the recap from CMA’s recent event with
@umontreal.ca on the innovation of AI in #CDNhealth.
Read the recap from CMA’s recent event with
@umontreal.ca on the innovation of AI in #CDNhealth.
The pros and cons of AI in health care — and why we need safeguards now
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November 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
While the role of #AI in health care is still evolving, experts agree on one thing: it’s here to stay, and we need to start talking about coherent frameworks for its use sooner than later.
Read the recap from CMA’s recent event with
@umontreal.ca on the innovation of AI in #CDNhealth.
Read the recap from CMA’s recent event with
@umontreal.ca on the innovation of AI in #CDNhealth.
Reminder! There’s still time to nominate someone for the 2026 #CMAawards 🌟
The deadline has been extended to Dec. 19. Help us recognize an outstanding physician, medical learner or non-physician contributor.
Submit today ⬇️
The deadline has been extended to Dec. 19. Help us recognize an outstanding physician, medical learner or non-physician contributor.
Submit today ⬇️
CMA Awards and Nominations
Now more than ever, we need to do health differently. The Canadian Medical Association’s annual awards celebrate changemakers from across the country for their significant contributions to health, health care and the medical profession. Recipients of the CMA Awards come from different career stages, specialties and backgrounds, and from rural and remote areas as well as big cities. They also reflect the diversity of the profession and the communities we serve.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Reminder! There’s still time to nominate someone for the 2026 #CMAawards 🌟
The deadline has been extended to Dec. 19. Help us recognize an outstanding physician, medical learner or non-physician contributor.
Submit today ⬇️
The deadline has been extended to Dec. 19. Help us recognize an outstanding physician, medical learner or non-physician contributor.
Submit today ⬇️
Sick notes put additional strain on already overburdened providers, reducing access to care and potentially leading to longer wait times for appointments. We need to address this issue across all provinces.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Reducing mandatory sick notes
The practice of requiring mandatory sick notes from doctors by employers in Canada adds additional burden on our health system.
www.cma.ca
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Sick notes put additional strain on already overburdened providers, reducing access to care and potentially leading to longer wait times for appointments. We need to address this issue across all provinces.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Funding for Doctors Manitoba's sick notes project was made possible by the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program.
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Funding for Doctors Manitoba's sick notes project was made possible by the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program.
Exceptional to see that the #Manitoba government will be eliminating sick notes for any absences of 7 consecutive days or less. This is a massive step forward in minimizing administrative burden for physicians, so they can spend quality time with patients.
Manitoba looks to end sick notes unless employee absent for 1 week | CBC News
Doctors are sick of filing sick notes for minor illnesses — and the Manitoba government is heeding their advice.
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Exceptional to see that the #Manitoba government will be eliminating sick notes for any absences of 7 consecutive days or less. This is a massive step forward in minimizing administrative burden for physicians, so they can spend quality time with patients.
Voting is now open 🗳️
From Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, CMA members from the NWT have the opportunity to vote on whether to affirm Dr. Howard as the sole candidate. The affirmation will be carried if the majority of votes are cast in her favour.
Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
From Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, CMA members from the NWT have the opportunity to vote on whether to affirm Dr. Howard as the sole candidate. The affirmation will be carried if the majority of votes are cast in her favour.
Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Voting is now open 🗳️
From Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, CMA members from the NWT have the opportunity to vote on whether to affirm Dr. Howard as the sole candidate. The affirmation will be carried if the majority of votes are cast in her favour.
Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
From Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, CMA members from the NWT have the opportunity to vote on whether to affirm Dr. Howard as the sole candidate. The affirmation will be carried if the majority of votes are cast in her favour.
Learn more: bit.ly/47MfH5O
Meet Dr. Courtney Howard – the sole candidate from the Northwest Territories for the 2027-28 CMA presidency.
Dr. Howard is an emergency physician, president of the Northwest Territories Medical Association and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social.
Get to know @courtghoward.bsky.social 👇
Dr. Howard is an emergency physician, president of the Northwest Territories Medical Association and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social.
Get to know @courtghoward.bsky.social 👇
Meet CMA's 2027-28 President-Elect Candidate | Dr. Courtney Howard
Meet Dr. Courtney Howard, the sole candidate for the CMA president-elect nominee from the Northwest Territories. Drawing on her experience as an emergency physician and a global leader in planetary health, Dr. Howard aims to drive critical health care reform and advocate for a thriving health workforce. To learn more, visit: https://www.cma.ca/about-us/who-we-are/presidency/2027-28-cma-presidency
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November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Meet Dr. Courtney Howard – the sole candidate from the Northwest Territories for the 2027-28 CMA presidency.
Dr. Howard is an emergency physician, president of the Northwest Territories Medical Association and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social.
Get to know @courtghoward.bsky.social 👇
Dr. Howard is an emergency physician, president of the Northwest Territories Medical Association and chair of the @gchalliance.bsky.social.
Get to know @courtghoward.bsky.social 👇
The CMA is deeply disappointed that the Alberta government has invoked the notwithstanding clause to interfere in the clinical care of patients.
Our statement ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4i3bOxY
Our statement ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4i3bOxY
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The CMA is deeply disappointed that the Alberta government has invoked the notwithstanding clause to interfere in the clinical care of patients.
Our statement ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4i3bOxY
Our statement ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4i3bOxY
The CMA spent a year studying public and private health models and consulting with more than 10,000 Canadians on the balance between the two. The evidence is clear: where a parallel private health system operates, both health outcomes and access to care are worse.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Public and private health care
The Canadian Medical Association conducted a series of national consultations to inform our policy on public and private health care.
www.cma.ca
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The CMA spent a year studying public and private health models and consulting with more than 10,000 Canadians on the balance between the two. The evidence is clear: where a parallel private health system operates, both health outcomes and access to care are worse.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned that the #Alberta government’s proposed private care plan will leave more Albertans waiting even longer to access health care. The CMA is calling on the government to reconsider this proposal, and focus on known solutions to support public health care.
Alberta’s private health proposal will leave more Albertans waiting longer for care: CMA
Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned that the Alberta government’s proposed private care plan will leave more Albertans waiting even longer to access health care.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Doctors across Canada are deeply concerned that the #Alberta government’s proposed private care plan will leave more Albertans waiting even longer to access health care. The CMA is calling on the government to reconsider this proposal, and focus on known solutions to support public health care.
The theme of #ICPH2026 (hosted by @bma.org.uk alongside @cmadocs.bsky.social and @ama-assn.org) is finding sustainable strategies for a healthy and fulfilling medical career. Do you have insights to share? We encourage you to submit abstracts by Feb. 2, 2026.
Submit here: bit.ly/49Zbbnd
Submit here: bit.ly/49Zbbnd
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The theme of #ICPH2026 (hosted by @bma.org.uk alongside @cmadocs.bsky.social and @ama-assn.org) is finding sustainable strategies for a healthy and fulfilling medical career. Do you have insights to share? We encourage you to submit abstracts by Feb. 2, 2026.
Submit here: bit.ly/49Zbbnd
Submit here: bit.ly/49Zbbnd