Doctor Shortage

Wooing U.S. docs: Freeland proposes signing bonus while CPSO announces new pathway for American-certified specialists
In wake of the trade dispute between the United States and Canada and concerns over the Trump administration’s healthcare policy, politicians and regulatory colleges are doing more to convince U.S. physicians to move up north.
How pharmacists can save Canada's healthcare system
Pharmacists are already in the trenches, armed with drug knowledge, a shocking tolerance for paperwork and the ability to spot a fake online pharmacy from a mile away (looking at you, “Bob’s Discount Viagra Emporium”). So why aren’t we letting pharmacists do more?

Provinces worry over healthcare recruitment as federal government slashes skilled immigration numbers

The federal government is cutting spaces for the provincial nominee program in half for all provinces and territories that offer the program.
Risk of health misinformation growing as more Canadians turn to the internet for medical advice, CMA survey warns

A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don’t have access to a doctor, further highlighting challenges posed by an ongoing physician shortage.
Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity

Around midday, Montreal General Hospital was at 213% ER capacity; the Jewish General Hospital was reporting 209% capacity; and the Royal Victoria Hospital, part of the McGill University Health Centre, was listed at 203%.
‘The system is still in crisis’: CMA president looks back on 2024 and opportunities for the new year

From tackling the physician shortage to balancing public and private healthcare, Dr. Joss Reimer sits down with the Medical Post for a year-end interview.
Party leaders answer Doctors of BC questionnaire on healthcare

British Columbians are set to head to the polls on Oct. 19.
Immediate skepticism: Alberta announces $16-million grant program to recruit rural physicians, facing swift critique from the AMA

The province is offering bursaries of up to $200,000 for new family doctors to practice in rural and remote communities.
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Wooing U.S. docs: Freeland proposes signing bonus while CPSO announces new pathway for American-certified specialists

How pharmacists can save Canada's healthcare system

Provinces worry over healthcare recruitment as federal government slashes skilled immigration numbers

Risk of health misinformation growing as more Canadians turn to the internet for medical advice, CMA survey warns

Quebec emergency rooms reporting major overcrowding, some at more than 200% capacity

‘The system is still in crisis’: CMA president looks back on 2024 and opportunities for the new year

Party leaders answer Doctors of BC questionnaire on healthcare

Immediate skepticism: Alberta announces $16-million grant program to recruit rural physicians, facing swift critique from the AMA

Poll: Do you think family practice residency should have a third year?