Canadian Medical Association

05/21/2026

“International physicians are not just filling gaps; we are expanding capabilities, both clinically and culturally.” 🩺

In the latest episode of The Mosaic of Care, we sit down with Dr. Dipeeka Kumari, a physician making a profound impact in Winkler, Manitoba. 🇨🇦

Dr. Kumari shares her inspiring journey of immigrating from Pakistan, navigating the Canadian health care system, and her experience with the Manitoba Licensure Program for International Medical Graduates (MLPIMG).

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) bring invaluable perspectives to our communities, bridging cultural gaps and strengthening patient care where it’s needed most.

🎬 Watch the full story on YouTube, link in bio!

05/21/2026

In this next chapter of “Voices of the Profession”, Dr. Ali Butt, a first-year family-medicine resident at the University of Toronto opens up about his dream of becoming a doctor, his grassroots advocacy at the CMA and what military service taught him about leadership.

The CMA’s Voices of the Profession series spotlights members from every career stage who are advocating with us for a stronger profession and a better future of health. Here, Dr. Ali Butt, a first-year family medicine resident at the University of Toronto (U of T), opens up about his dream of beco...

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Karyn Pugliese, this year's recipient of The Canadian Journalism Foundation Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship, in partnership with the CMA 👏

The fellowship highlights critical health issues affecting Indigenous communities in Canada, through stories told by First Nations, Inuit and Métis journalists.

05/15/2026

The guesses are coming in 👀🎒

We put 3 CMA Ambassadors to the test and asked them to guess the colour of this year’s . Some answers were bold and some were very specific 🫣.

We’ll see you on June 25 at 11AM EST for the reveal — until then, drop your guesses in the comments ⤵️

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Les réponses affluent 👀🎒

Nous avons invité 3 ambassadeurs de l’AMC à deviner la couleur du de cette année. Certaines réponses étaient très précises et d’autres, audacieuses. 🫣

Le dévoilement aura lieu le 25 juin à 11 h HNE – d’ici là, indiquez votre réponse dans les commentaires. ⤵️

05/12/2026

Physicians from underrepresented backgrounds already face an increased risk of burnout. Increasing tension around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in health care compounds that threat.

Dr. Jamaica Cass, Director of Indigenous Health at Queen’s University says she worries for her colleagues.

“I know how much they care, and I know how hard they’ve worked to advance reconciliation efforts and offer safe patient care to Indigenous folks," she says.

Read more 👇

Backlash against DEI impacts physicians in Canada, leading to burnout—but there are things you can do for your wellness.

05/05/2026

Today, we pause to honour and remember the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ people (MMIWG2S+).

Let us collectively take accountability for the ongoing impacts of colonial violence, and together, move beyond awareness toward meaningful, sustained commitment to change.

05/01/2026

Today, we thank Canada's physicians for your expertise and compassion in life’s most pivotal moments. Thank you for the impact you make every day in clinics, hospitals and communities nationwide.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3OYjVBQ.

05/01/2026

Today is National Physicians’ Day, a day to recognize the vital role doctors play in communities across Canada.

Every day, physicians provide care on the front lines of a health system under strain, while also advancing research, supporting public health and training the next generation.
Join us in thanking doctors for their dedication, professionalism and the care they provide to Canadians and their loved ones.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/4cFduNl

04/30/2026

A mother fleeing Kenya to escape an abusive relationship says therapy was critical to cope with the trauma and start her life in Canada. But changes to federal health coverage for refugees, asylum claimants and victims of human trafficking mean that many like her won’t be able to afford that help.

Read more 👇

A mother fleeing Kenya to escape an abusive relationship says therapy was critical to cope with the trauma and start her life in Canada.

04/28/2026

The CMA applauds the federal government’s move to streamline the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application process, a meaningful step toward improving access to support.

This matters — 84% of people with disabilities don’t hold a DTC certificate.
Simplifying the process helps reduce for physicians and makes it easier for more Canadians to access the benefits they need.

There’s more to do to strengthen connected care, support Indigenous-led health programs and address the harms of false health information.
Together, we can build a healthy Canada.

Our statement ⬇️

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) applauds news that the federal government has responded to the concerns of doctors and their patients by streamlining the application process for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

04/28/2026

“Empathy and professionalism can coexist, as long as we can develop strategies for processing our emotions without letting them interfere with the care we provide.”

In this next chapter of CMA’s new series “Voices of the Profession,” Mélissa Délalie Houinsou, who moved to Canada in 2018 from Bénin, talks to the CMA about her medical school journey at McGill University, her role as a CMA Ambassador and the importance of finding creative outlets to maintain balance in life.

Mélissa Délalie Houinsou talks about her medical school journey and role as a CMA Ambassador.