Canadian Medical Association

That’s a wrap for The Canadian Medical Association’s 2025 Health Summit! Canadian doctors, leading health care experts and patients gathered to outline the solutions to fix health care, and the work ahead in this federal election. From adopting team-based care and fighting misinformation, to embracing AI and improving Indigenous health – we know the solutions to reform Canadian health. It’s time for our leaders to join forces to implement a strategy that will change the trajectory of our health system once and for all. Change starts now, and the CMA will be at the forefront of that battle for all Canadians. #CMAHealthSummit #Elxn45

Federal leaders need to talk about health at the debates this week, and onwards. It’s not an option. Without health, nothing else works. Read more from CMA President, Joss Reimer.

We are disappointed to see health care missing from today's release of the official debate themes. The latest numbers from Abacus Data (https://bit.ly/42IyzBf) show that health care is the #3 issue for Canadians in this election. Our leaders need to tell us what their plan is to fight for #AccessToCare.

While political leaders are focused on advancing a vision for Canada that can withstand the chaos of the Trump administration, we need to make sure health care is part of that conversation. Our statement: https://bit.ly/3EoeCGL #FightingForCare

“While family physicians are certainly our top concern in Canada, there is no need to turn away any U.S. physicians who are interested in coming to this country.” CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer speaks to CTV News about recruiting U.S. medical professionals to Canada.

Tuesday April 15 at 11:59 pm ET is the deadline to submit your responses for #NPHS2025. Now's the time to speak up about your experiences with the health care system, so we can make calls at a national level and work towards creating a healthier, safer and more inclusive medical culture. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4icfRGM

“We are so much more effective when we share the same message at all levels of government.” – CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer. That was the central takeaway from this week’s Federal Election Town Hall, a virtual event that took place in collaboration with the Ontario Medical Association. Hosted by OMA President Dr. Dominik Nowak, MD, the event covered topics from workforce planning and physician burnout to fighting misinformation and bolstering team-based care. Read the highlights: https://bit.ly/3GgYJSS

With the recent elimination of health programs and mass layoffs in Trump’s United States, Canada must seize the moment to attract the American medical professionals who no longer feel valued. This is a unique opportunity to become a scientific and medical powerhouse, but it can’t be a patchwork effort. It must be a national priority. We urge federal leaders to streamline processes to help health professionals enter Canada’s health workforce more efficiently. Our statement: https://bit.ly/3RJbqZe

Patients should come before paperwork. Here’s how Health Care Unburdened Grant recipients, like the University of Toronto, are implementing #AI scribe technology to lighten the administrative load for physicians and improve patient care.   This initiative is one of 12 innovations backed by the Health Care Unburdened Grant program: a $10-million investment from the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD & Scotiabank to help physicians reclaim time, enhance wellness, and transform the delivery of care to patients.   Read more: https://bit.ly/4jt1LTd

With a federal election in motion, health care must remain a top priority. This year’s #CMAHealthSummit 2025 brought together leaders to explore the future of #CDNhealth policy — covering everything from AI and economic growth, to the ripple effects of U.S policy changes in the era of Trump and advancing Indigenous self-determination. Key speakers included Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones, Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dr. Andrew Furey and AI expert Dr. Daniel Yang, MD. These discussions were timely, insightful and crucial for shaping the future of health care. Read the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/eXihCeJP