Canadian Medical Association

04/01/2026

For a long time, professional excellence in medicine was synonymous with self-sacrifice. Today, a new standard is taking shape, one that prioritizes sustainability and the well-being of the person behind the coat.

In this episode of CMA’s Mosaic of Care, we explore the vital shift toward a more human-centered approach to health care. Through impactful personal stories and expert insights on systemic growth, we look at how we can build a culture where physicians don’t just survive, but truly thrive.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, link in bio!

03/26/2026

Health care workers are the backbone of the health system. But planning for the right care in the right place at the right time remains fragmented, both across professions and across provinces and territories. It’s time for a cultural shift in thinking about how the health system should work.

To deliver on better access to care across Canada (and better work environments for health professionals) Canada needs a national, integrated health workforce plan. Here are some steps needed to kick-start change and make access to care more equitable for people in Canada.

The CMA is putting forward a policy on how to create a more integrated health workforce.

03/24/2026

Registration is now open for CMA’s Regional Member Forums.

These events are an opportunity for physicians to connect with each other and help ensure CMA advocacy continues to reflect the needs and priorities of the profession.

At each forum, we’ll start with a discussion on the evolving role of AI in health care, followed by conversations on key issues across the health system and where CMA advocacy can have the greatest impact on physicians’ day-to-day practice.

Join us:
📍 Halifax – Apr. 8
📍 Edmonton – Apr. 28
📍 Surrey – Apr. 30
📍 Markham – May 11
💻 Virtual – May 13

Register now: https://bit.ly/4unGlMG

03/23/2026

“Advocacy can happen in quiet, vulnerable moments. The whispered advice while someone wipes away tears, the quiet nods of achievement. It’s about celebrating wins together and standing alongside each other through losses.”

Kicking off a new Canadian Medical Association series "Voices of the Profession", read the full story about CMA Ambassador and fourth-year medical student University of Saskatchewan, Zoey Bourgeois 👏

Zoey Bourgeois, a Métis medical student with roots in the Red River region of Manitoba, talks about her final year at the University of Saskatchewan and her role as a CMA Ambassador.

03/19/2026

On May 1, 2026, the Federal government wants to charge refugees and asylum seekers an extra 30% for essential health care services, such as mental health, dental care and medical supplies.

When patients can’t afford medications or essential supports, their conditions worsen and ultimately, they require urgent care. So not only would vulnerable people suffer, the health system at large would suffer too.

Every single person in Canada deserves access to equitable health care, regardless of their ability to pay. That’s why the CMA is writing a letter to the Federal Government to reconsider this decision.

Add your voice and help us protect the vulnerable.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bqAcqp

03/17/2026

The CMA has applied for leave to intervene before the Supreme Court of Canada in Government of Saskatchewan v. UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

The case raises important questions about the use of the notwithstanding clause and whether courts can determine if laws violate Canadians’ Charter right, even when the clause is invoked.

The Court’s decision could have implications beyond Saskatchewan, shaping future discussions at the intersection of health policy and Charter rights.

Full news release: https://bit.ly/4rxUPa8

03/12/2026

This year’s will be held virtually on Fri., May 29, from 1 to 3 pm ET.
Members can hear from CMA leadership, ask questions and share input on organizational matters.

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3NlCRd5

03/11/2026

Women physicians are helping shape the future of medicine in Canada — through clinical care, research, education and leadership.

On Canadian Women Physicians Day, we recognize the many contributions women physicians make to strengthen our profession and improve care for patients and communities across the country.

03/08/2026

For , we interviewed 3 women physician leaders about leadership, equity and lessons learned in the profession.

Dr. Sarah Cook, Dr. Dakotah Janes and CMA President Dr. Margot Burnell discuss the changes needed to support women in medicine and the advice they'd offer the next generation.

Full interview 👇
https://bit.ly/3PlDt2R

Women in leadership face unique challenges, and health care is no exception.

03/06/2026

With funding support from the CMA Foundation, Healthcare Excellence Canada is designing an innovative online tool to help health care teams across Canada foster cultural safety and address racism experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in the health system.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4lhMAh9

03/03/2026

In rural Yukon, “on call” means more than you think. 🩺

Whether they’re helping patients, stepping in as vets, or running a youth Ninja program, Dr. Lindsey Campbell and Dr. Ben Lewis are more than just family docs in Watson Lake, they are woven into the fabric of the community.

Watch the full story on YouTube, link in bio!

02/26/2026

Today in the Senate of Canada, the Honourable Senator Tony Ince recognized CMA President-Elect Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi in honour of Black History Month. Dr. Ogunyemi will soon be the CMA’s first Black President.

“Being the first often carries invisible weight of representation. As Black History Month comes to a close, I hope we can commit throughout the year to building a country where being the first is no longer remarkable. Because opportunity is no longer rare.”

Pending ratification at the AGM, Dr. Ogunyemi will become CMA President in May 2026.