Canadian Medical Association

12/11/2025

AI is being hailed as the biggest leap in medicine since antibiotics. In addition to fast-tracking research and transforming health care delivery, can cut through the relentless paperwork that fuels physician burnout. But every new technology comes with risks.

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Doctors spend millions of hours a year on unnecessary paperwork. The rise of AI in health care is one possible solution to tackle administrative burden.

11/11/2025

Today for , we take a moment to reflect upon the tragedies of war and honour those who fought for our freedom.

CMA President Dr. Margot Burnell was joined by Métis Elder Jimmy Durocher, a member of the CMA Guiding Circle and Indigenous Veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force, to lay a wreath at the National War Memorial.

This is a powerful reminder not only of the soldiers who fought for our country, but the dedicated physicians, nurses, health care workers, and caregivers who stood beside them, caring and healing in times of inconceivable strife.

11/11/2025

How do we balance the innovation of in health care with potential risks?

Join us on Wednesday November 12 for an event co-hosted with the Université de Montréal, where we will bridge the gaps between policy, health innovation, research and ethics while addressing legal and equity considerations that will define the success of AI in Canadian health care.

Who: Carl-Ardy Dubois, Daniel Jutras, Dr. Margot Burnell, The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Frantz Saintellemy, Alex Munter, Dr. Lise M. Bjerre, René Lortie, Dr. Jean Noël Nikiema, Dr. Joseph Petruccelli.

Where: Agora du Pavillon Parc (7101 Park Avenue, Montreal)
When: Wed., Nov. 12, 2025; 5:30 – 9 pm ET (Doors open at 5 pm ET)

Register here: bit.ly/47O3LSa

10/11/2025

The CMA is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO-WHO). We echo the Public Health Agency of Canada: the measles vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family.

For more than 25 years, we collectively held measles at bay. We can do it again.

The Canadian Medical Association is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

09/11/2025

On Oct. 25, the Quebec government adopted — legislation to overhaul compensation for doctors in the province and fines up to $20,000 a day for “concerted action” protesting the changes.

Here’s why Quebec doctors are up in arms, and why the CMA is standing by them to protect patients as well as the profession.

In the early hours on Saturday, Oct. 25, without meaningful debate, the Quebec government adopted Bill 2 — legislation to overhaul compensation for doctors in the province, introducing what critics describe as “Soviet-style” monitoring and fines up to $20,000 a day for “concerted action” p...

09/11/2025

DÉCLARATION

Avant l’adoption sous bâillon de la loi 2, le gouvernement avait déposé son offre « finale et globale » à la FMOQ, le 22 octobre dernier.

Nous étions déterminés à aller chercher l’avis de nos membres sur cette offre, qui n’était pourtant ni le résultat d’une saine négociation ni une entente de principe entre les parties.

La consultation a commencé le jeudi 6 novembre à 13 h et s’est terminée le samedi 8 novembre à 20 h.

La question : « Acceptez-vous ou refusez-vous l’offre finale faite aux médecins de famille par le gouvernement le 22 octobre 2025 ? »

RÉSULTATS sur 5682 votes valides

J’accepte : 24 voix (0,4 %)
Je refuse : 5658 voix (99,6 %)

La proposition « finale » du gouvernement du 22 octobre 2025 est donc rejetée à majorité par les médecins de famille du Québec.

(9714 membres éligibles, taux de participation de 58,5 %)

07/11/2025

Today for International Inuit Day, we take time to celebrate the identities, languages and cultures of Inuit across the globe.

At the CMA, we are committed to partnering with Inuit organizations and amplifying Inuit voices, understanding this is a fundamental piece of our journey, and our goal to strengthen and support Indigenous health.

04/11/2025

The CMA welcomes the federal government’s $5 billion investment in health infrastructure, a positive step toward strengthening hospitals and clinics Canadians depend on.

But maintaining the status quo isn’t enough. Canada needs tangible, system-wide action to strengthen the health workforce, improve access to care, and ensure accountability across all levels of government.

Read our statement https://bit.ly/4hJanVu

03/11/2025

Physicians, like all Canadians, understand that we are in a challenging economic and political environment. However, we also agree with the 89% of Canadians who believe improving access to our universal health system should be a key priority in building a stronger country.

That’s why, as government is set to unveil the budget tomorrow, the Canadian Medical Association is urging federal leaders to protect the health transfers that are critical for funding health care across Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney warned ahead of the 2025 federal budget that “sacrifices” must be made. That’s why, as government is set to unveil the budget tomorrow, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is urging federal leaders to protect the health transfers that are critical for funding heal...

01/11/2025

Who’s involved in the decisions that shape Canadian health and impact the lives of patients and providers?

With the House of Commons back in full swing and a federal budget coming next week, here are some of the politicians we’re watching in Ottawa, and an inside look at how the CMA keeps health care on their agenda.

The CMA is influencing government health policy makers in Ottawa. Working with federal ministers, we get results for physicians and patients across Canada.

31/10/2025

The Canadian Medical Association has rejoined the World Medical Association (WMA), giving Canada's physician a global voice on issues from AI in health care to medical aid in conflict zones.

CMA past presidents Drs. Alika Lafontaine (2022-2023) and Joss Reimer (2024-2025) will represent Canada, joining members from 117 medical associations. Their participation reflects the CMA's ongoing commitment to global collaboration, equity and compassion in advancing the future of health care.

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At its General Assembly in Porto, Portugal, earlier this month, the CMA was officially ratified as a member of the World Medical Association (WMA), giving Canada’s physicians a voice on global issues from AI in health care to medical aid in conflict zones.

30/10/2025

AI is undeniably reshaping health care, but it’s also raising critical questions about patient trust, health equity, clinical safety and system readiness.

Join us on Nov. 12 alongside Université de Montréal, where we will explore ways to balance the opportunities with the risks of AI in health care. Hear from various experts in the field, as well as Canadian Health Minister The Honourable Marjorie Michel in a special fireside chat moderated by Frantz Saintellemy.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47O3LSa