Canadian Medical Association

09/16/2026

What role can communities play in building a stronger health system?

On Nov. 27, physician leaders, health system decision-makers and experts will come together in Quebec City for the CMA’s Annual Symposium of Physician Leaders of Quebec.

Under this year’s theme, “Creating value in health care: Could communities hold the key?”, we’ll explore how greater community involvement and regional partnerships can support healthier populations — and the leadership needed to strengthen collaboration across the health system and beyond.

The event will be held in French.

Register now: bit.ly/CMA_Symposium2026

09/12/2026

The CMA is proud to partner with the Canadian Journalism Foundation for the public unveiling of The Zoongidewin Project: Destigmatizing HIV in Indigenous Communities.

Written and produced by Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship winner Lenard Monkman, this powerful documentary confronts the HIV epidemic consuming Canada’s prairie provinces.

While capturing the daily struggles and profound systemic barriers faced by Indigenous Peoples living with the disease, Monkman’s documentary also reminds us of the sheer resilience found throughout Indigenous communities, and the ongoing commitment to spark awareness for social change.

🗓️ Sept. 24, 6:30 PM ET
📍 Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St. West, Toronto
🎟️ $15 for General Admission | $5 for students | Free for Indigenous community members. Registration required.

Reserve your spot: https://cjf-fjc.tickit.ca/events/37010

Manitoba and Saskatchewan are facing a devastating public health crisis, holding the highest rates of HIV in Canada. In 2023 alone, the Manitoba government reported a staggering 280 new cases. This reality disproportionately impacts Indigenous populations, who represent 76 per cent of all new HIV ca...

09/10/2026

As parliamentarians begin to gather for the start of the Fall session, doctors are calling on them to prioritize health care solutions to build Canada strong.

MPs need to pass , the Safe Social Media Act. Our children’s mental health, privacy and personal safety online are under attack. It’s time to act.

MPs also need to prioritize , the Connected Care for Canadians Act. Canadian patients are at risk because their health data can’t easily be shared with specialists across the country. Passing this bill will save lives.

Canada strong starts with healthy Canadians. We know what the answers are – let’s get to work 💪

As parliamentarians begin to gather for the start of the fall session, doctors are calling on them to prioritize health care solutions to build Canada strong.It’s time to act. Every day that health care solutions sit unpassed in Parliament is another day that Canadians are exposed to unnecessary h...

09/10/2026

Canadian physicians see the symptoms of online harm every day – depression, anxiety, self-harm, loneliness.

Digital platforms prioritize profit over our children’s safety, subjecting them to misinformation, mental health strain, and physical safety risks. It’s time to do something to stop it.

Sign your name and stand with Canada’s physicians – demand stronger protections for children online: https://healchildhood.ca

09/09/2026

How do you say ‘dangerous health myth’ in Punjabi?

Find out how a $1.7-million commitment from the CMA Foundation is helping Our Kids' Health Network translate and adapt evidence-based health information to help patients and physicians fight back against false ‘facts’ in 11 languages (and counting) online.

As the day wears on at two busy Family Birthing Centres in Toronto, physicians note a concerning trend in conversations about Vitamin K injections for newborns.

09/09/2026

Returning to work after an illness or injury can be a complicated and frustrating process — for both patients and physicians. But it doesn’t have to be.

Join us online for a presentation and discussion about our revised return-to-work policy, that helps clarify the doctor’s role, streamline the assessment process, and simplify the patient’s return to work.

Register here: https://bit.ly/46dVd5O

09/09/2026

Children's health extends far beyond the walls of a hospital or doctor's office. The evidence presented in Raising Canada reinforces what health care professionals across the country are seeing every day: harmful digital environments can have real impacts on children's mental, physical and social well-being.

As physicians, we know prevention is better than cure. Heading into a new school year, we have an opportunity and a responsibility to work together to create healthier online spaces designed with their health, safety and well-being in mind.

09/08/2026

Doctors are seeing the harmful effects of social media use on children’s physical and mental health. That’s why we’re urging MPs to pass The Safe Social Media Act ( ) when they return to Parliament this fall.

Join us on Sept. 14 for a town hall discussion to explore the scope of this important legislation, key policy questions that still need to be addressed — and how you can help.

Moderator: CMA CEO Alex Munter.
Speakers: CMA President Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, Emily Laidlaw, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law, and Charlotte Moore Hepburn, Medical Director at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4isLek4

09/02/2026

Across the country, doctors are seeing the harmful effects of social media use on children’s physical and mental health. That’s why we’re urging MPs to pass The Safe Social Media Act ( ) when they return to Parliament this fall.

Join us on Mon., Sept. 14 for a town hall discussion moderated by CMA CEO Alex Munter, featuring CMA President Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi and Emily Laidlaw, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law, to explore the scope of this important legislation, key policy questions that still need to be addressed — and how you can help.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4isLek4

09/01/2026

The Alberta government has taken an extraordinary step toward an American-style health care system where doctors can work in public and private care. While this may be good news for the rich, it is bad news for most Albertans.

The federal government must stand up for accessible public health care and urge Alberta to reconsider this made-in-America approach.

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