Canadian Medical Association
@cmadocs.bsky.social
The CMA leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health.
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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 ⬇️
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.
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
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
Today for #LouisRielDay, we honour one of Canada’s most influential Métis leaders – a man whose courage and advocacy shaped the foundation of self-determination. His legacy calls us to listen, to learn, and to walk alongside #Indigenous communities in building a more equitable future of health care.
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today for #LouisRielDay, we honour one of Canada’s most influential Métis leaders – a man whose courage and advocacy shaped the foundation of self-determination. His legacy calls us to listen, to learn, and to walk alongside #Indigenous communities in building a more equitable future of health care.
AI is being hailed as the biggest leap in medicine since antibiotics. In addition to fast-tracking research and transforming health care delivery, #AI can cut through the relentless paperwork that fuels physician burnout. But every new technology comes with risks.
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Is AI the antidote to the overwhelming paperwork in medicine?
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.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
AI is being hailed as the biggest leap in medicine since antibiotics. In addition to fast-tracking research and transforming health care delivery, #AI can cut through the relentless paperwork that fuels physician burnout. But every new technology comes with risks.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
How do we balance the innovation of #AI in health with potential risks?
Join us on Nov. 12 for an event with @umontreal.ca, where we will hear from speakers on how health innovation, research and ethics intersect when assessing the success of AI in Canadian health care.
Register: bit.ly/47O3LSa
Join us on Nov. 12 for an event with @umontreal.ca, where we will hear from speakers on how health innovation, research and ethics intersect when assessing the success of AI in Canadian health care.
Register: bit.ly/47O3LSa
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How do we balance the innovation of #AI in health with potential risks?
Join us on Nov. 12 for an event with @umontreal.ca, where we will hear from speakers on how health innovation, research and ethics intersect when assessing the success of AI in Canadian health care.
Register: bit.ly/47O3LSa
Join us on Nov. 12 for an event with @umontreal.ca, where we will hear from speakers on how health innovation, research and ethics intersect when assessing the success of AI in Canadian health care.
Register: bit.ly/47O3LSa
The CMA is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its #measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization. We echo the Public Health Agency of Canada: the measles vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
Canada can regain measles elimination status if we all work together: CMA
The Canadian Medical Association is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
www.cma.ca
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The CMA is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its #measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization. We echo the Public Health Agency of Canada: the measles vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
On Oct. 25, the Quebec government adopted #Bill2 — a law 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.
Here’s why Quebec doctors are up in arms, and why the CMA is standing by them.
Why physicians in Quebec are outraged over Bill 2
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 de...
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November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On Oct. 25, the Quebec government adopted #Bill2 — a law 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.
Here’s why Quebec doctors are up in arms, and why the CMA is standing by them.
For National Indigenous Veterans Day, we take time to commemorate the unique contributions and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in military service. The Canadian Medical Association is committed to amplifying Indigenous voices in its path toward #reconciliation.
November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
For National Indigenous Veterans Day, we take time to commemorate the unique contributions and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in military service. The Canadian Medical Association is committed to amplifying Indigenous voices in its path toward #reconciliation.
Today for International Inuit Day, we take time to celebrate the identities, languages and cultures of Inuit across the globe. The CMA is committed to partnering with Inuit organizations and amplifying Inuit voices, understanding this is a fundamental piece of our journey toward #reconciliation.
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today for International Inuit Day, we take time to celebrate the identities, languages and cultures of Inuit across the globe. The CMA is committed to partnering with Inuit organizations and amplifying Inuit voices, understanding this is a fundamental piece of our journey toward #reconciliation.
We’re pleased the federal government listened to health care providers and patients to maintain planned health spending increases in Budget 2025 with a commitment to invest $5 billion in health infrastructure 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We’re pleased the federal government listened to health care providers and patients to maintain planned health spending increases in Budget 2025 with a commitment to invest $5 billion in health infrastructure 🧵👇
Investments in health care are investments in Canada’s economic future and wellbeing. As the federal government prepares to unveil the budget tomorrow, @cmadocs.bsky.social is urging the country's leaders to protect the health transfers that are critical for funding health care across Canada.
CMA urges federal government to maintain health funding
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...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Investments in health care are investments in Canada’s economic future and wellbeing. As the federal government prepares to unveil the budget tomorrow, @cmadocs.bsky.social is urging the country's leaders to protect the health transfers that are critical for funding health care across Canada.
Who’s involved in the decisions that shape Canada’s health care system?
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.
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.
How the CMA influences health care in Ottawa
www.cma.ca
November 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Who’s involved in the decisions that shape Canada’s health care system?
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.
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 has rejoined the World Medical Association giving physicians a voice on global health issues - from AI in health care to medical aid in conflict zones.
Learn more about the CMA's role at the WMA 👇
Learn more about the CMA's role at the WMA 👇
CMA rejoins World Medical Association: Two CMA past presidents to lead Canadian delegation
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The CMA has rejoined the World Medical Association giving physicians a voice on global health issues - from AI in health care to medical aid in conflict zones.
Learn more about the CMA's role at the WMA 👇
Learn more about the CMA's role at the WMA 👇
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 w/ @umontreal.ca on Nov. 12 where we will discuss how to balance the opportunities with the risks of AI.
Register here: bit.ly/47O3LSa
Join us w/ @umontreal.ca on Nov. 12 where we will discuss how to balance the opportunities with the risks of AI.
Register here: bit.ly/47O3LSa
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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 w/ @umontreal.ca on Nov. 12 where we will discuss how to balance the opportunities with the risks of AI.
Register here: bit.ly/47O3LSa
Join us w/ @umontreal.ca on Nov. 12 where we will discuss how to balance the opportunities with the risks of AI.
Register here: bit.ly/47O3LSa
The latest @thelancet.com report on health and #ClimateChange says Canada’s health system needs sustainable funding, emergency preparedness plans and workforce training to prevent climate-related harms and provide lifesaving care during extreme weather events.
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Canada requires urgent national action to address climate and health risks: Lancet report
The latest report on Canada in the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change says the health system needs sustainable funding, emergency preparedness plans and workforce training to prevent climat...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The latest @thelancet.com report on health and #ClimateChange says Canada’s health system needs sustainable funding, emergency preparedness plans and workforce training to prevent climate-related harms and provide lifesaving care during extreme weather events.
Read more 👇
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Trust in care is critical — for physicians, patients and building a healthy country. How do we get there when misinformation and physician burnout loom large?
Through dialogue, connection and conversation with nearly 500 physicians from across the country, here’s what we learned at #CCPH2025.
Through dialogue, connection and conversation with nearly 500 physicians from across the country, here’s what we learned at #CCPH2025.
How do we build trust in care? Lessons from the 2025 Canadian Conference on Physician Health
The Canadian Medical Association hosted the 2025 Canadian Conference on Physician Health in October, and this is what we learned from the event.
www.cma.ca
October 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Trust in care is critical — for physicians, patients and building a healthy country. How do we get there when misinformation and physician burnout loom large?
Through dialogue, connection and conversation with nearly 500 physicians from across the country, here’s what we learned at #CCPH2025.
Through dialogue, connection and conversation with nearly 500 physicians from across the country, here’s what we learned at #CCPH2025.
The CMA is reminding the Quebec government that Bill 2 could worsen #AccessToCare and push more physicians out of the province. Quebec’s health system needs stability, dialogue and collaboration to support its professionals.
Our statement ⬇️
Our statement ⬇️
Adoption of Bill 2 will have a detrimental effect on Quebec’s health network
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) wishes to remind the Quebec government of the potential consequences of Bill 2, which was tabled and adopted by the Quebec National Assembly to end negotiations ...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The CMA is reminding the Quebec government that Bill 2 could worsen #AccessToCare and push more physicians out of the province. Quebec’s health system needs stability, dialogue and collaboration to support its professionals.
Our statement ⬇️
Our statement ⬇️
The CMA supports the Renew 72 campaign, calling for the reintroduction of Bill C-72 — the connected care for Canadians act, to enable secure interoperable data that improves care for all.
Learn more: www.renew72.ca
Learn more: www.renew72.ca
Renew 72 | Connected Care for Canadians Act
The Renew 72 campaign is an effort to coordinate support for the reintroduction of federal interoperability legislation (formerly Bill C-72).
www.renew72.ca
October 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The CMA supports the Renew 72 campaign, calling for the reintroduction of Bill C-72 — the connected care for Canadians act, to enable secure interoperable data that improves care for all.
Learn more: www.renew72.ca
Learn more: www.renew72.ca