Licensing

Ontario announces 95% of med school spots will be dedicated to in-province students, new funding for grants
The Ontario government announced on Friday medical schools in the province will be required to prioritize almost all their spots for in-province students, as well as new funding for students who commit to practicing family medicine.
CPSA reacts to Danielle Smith’s plan to limit regulators’ ability to ‘control personal opinions’
In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, the premier outlined plans to bring legislation next year to ‘ensure that professional regulatory bodies are limited to regulating their members professional competence and conduct and not their speech.’

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists looking for volunteer rep to CCAPP

The appointment will last a minimum three-year term and act as a means of communication between the society and Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs.
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its updated ‘consent to treatment’ policy

Expanded guidance sets out expectations for the professional conduct of Ontario physicians around issues of patient consent.
Part 2: A fine balance

The science of ending a doctor-patient relationship (more advice to early career colleagues) from Dr. Eric Cadesky.
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its policy for closing a medical practice

Policy sets out professional and legal obligations for Ontario physicians who are closing their practice for extended period.
New medical school admissions policy sparks controversy over diversity quotas

Toronto Metropolitan University’s 94 spots for the 2025 cycle: 75% are to be filled by students from ‘Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving admissions pathways’ and 25% through general admission, a Globe and Mail column notes.
Is it time to retire pharmacy’s ‘most accessible’ label?

Just as we don’t expect a thoughtfully prepared meal from a fast-food joint, we can’t expect pharmacists to provide carefully considered primary care from within a ‘come and get it all’ environment.
New Alberta licensee and proprietor education programs reflect evolution of pharmacy practice

Alberta College of Pharmacy programs replace the existing Licensee Education Program (LEP) and Proprietor’s Self-Assessment.
We’ve got to find a way to remove the DTC form burden from family doctors

Last month, we heard directly from family doctors across the country who said they are feeling burned out, demoralized, and, frankly, unsupported.
Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement

The details of the deal were not disclosed, but a major sticking point had been the government’s push for nurses to be more flexible in moving between healthcare facilities to address staffing needs.
Moving numbers: MCC gets one step closer to a National Registry of Physicians as Nfld. starts providing data on docs

The full onboarding of data from across Canada is expected to take until summer or fall 2025.

Ontario announces 95% of med school spots will be dedicated to in-province students, new funding for grants

CPSA reacts to Danielle Smith’s plan to limit regulators’ ability to ‘control personal opinions’

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists looking for volunteer rep to CCAPP

Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its updated ‘consent to treatment’ policy

Part 2: A fine balance

Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its policy for closing a medical practice

New medical school admissions policy sparks controversy over diversity quotas

Is it time to retire pharmacy’s ‘most accessible’ label?

New Alberta licensee and proprietor education programs reflect evolution of pharmacy practice

We’ve got to find a way to remove the DTC form burden from family doctors

Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement

Moving numbers: MCC gets one step closer to a National Registry of Physicians as Nfld. starts providing data on docs