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CMA Foundation gives major funding boost to English learning program for IMGs
The foundation is putting $645,000 over three years towards Health English Language Pro (HELP), an English learning program that helps internationally trained medical graduates get up to speed on medical English.
‘Worst offenders’: CMA, CFIB survey spotlights these particular paperwork tasks
The 1,924 responses sing many a familiar tune for physicians—but spotlight certain pain points in paperwork.

‘Death zones’: Alberta ER doctors detail waiting room horrors, preventable deaths to minister

The letter lists anonymous stories of front-line care compiled by the association over the first two weeks of the year. There are six examples of cases that ended in deaths and more than 30 ‘near misses.’
Female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, make less money: study

The research, published in the Canadian Family Physician journal Wednesday, says female family doctors spend 15 to 20% more time with patients than men.
CMA releases proposed update to code of ethics, focusing on Indigenous reconciliation, combatting racism

Feedback is open on these proposed changes until Feb. 27, 2026.
Final call: Influence the future of OTC recommendations

The deadline to make your voice heard has been extended to Jan.18.
Quebec family doctors accept the agreement in principle

Members of the Quebec Federation of General Practitioners voted 97% in favour of the agreement in principle reached with the government on Dec. 11.
OMA introduces new vetting process for board elections to avoid excessively high number of candidates

These measures come after last year's elections, which saw 39 candidates vying for four vacant director positions.
Only 25% of members said fees are worth it in 2022. The CFPC hasn’t asked since

Part II of the Medical Post’s CFPC reform series by Drs. Greg Dubord and Sohail Gandhi.
The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 2

Is accidental contact an act of professional misconduct? The CPSO suggests it is – but the tribunal hasn’t agreed.

CMA Foundation gives major funding boost to English learning program for IMGs

‘Worst offenders’: CMA, CFIB survey spotlights these particular paperwork tasks

‘Death zones’: Alberta ER doctors detail waiting room horrors, preventable deaths to minister

Female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, make less money: study

CMA releases proposed update to code of ethics, focusing on Indigenous reconciliation, combatting racism

Final call: Influence the future of OTC recommendations

Quebec family doctors accept the agreement in principle

OMA introduces new vetting process for board elections to avoid excessively high number of candidates

Only 25% of members said fees are worth it in 2022. The CFPC hasn’t asked since

The Doctor’s Lawyer: Fighting a sexual abuse charge—part 2