Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Foreign Affairs
- Budget
- Climate
- International Development
- Regional Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Immigration
- Taxation and Finance
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Government Procurement
- Pensions
- Small Business
- Constitutional Issues
- Consumer Issues
- Research and Development
- Federal-Provincial Relations
- International Relations
- Health
- Science and Technology
- Privacy and Access to Information
Subject Matter Details
Politique ou Programme
- ANTI-RACISM PLAN: implementation of a nation-wide anti-racism plan, recognizing that racism is a structural determinant of health and drives health and social inequities.
- BLOOD BAN: adjust eligibility criteria for blood donors so that these criteria are behaviour-based and do not consider sexual orientation.
- CANADA HEALTH TRANSFER: Increased federal funding for health care to the provinces and territories to ensure the sustainability of the health care system.
- CANADIAN PHARMACEUTICAL STRATEGY: A national strategy to ensure all Canadian have access to safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs regardless of employment status or geography.
- COVID-19 VACCINATION STRATEGY: Advocacy on vaccine supply, distribution, ensuring involvement of primary care in vaccination strategy, public education, and federal role in the development of vaccine passport and domestic certification system.
- DIGITAL HEALTH: Increased investment in providing digital, virtual and telehealth services.
- ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH ISSUES: Supporting a national climate change plan that addresses the health impacts of climate change.
- EQUITABLE GLOBAL ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINE: advocacy on equitable global distribution and access to COVID-19 vaccine.
- FEDERAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR A NEW PRIMARY CARE ACCESS FUND: Recommendation for a funding commitment to ensure that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary care team.
- FEDERAL HEALTH FUNDING TO EXPAND PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY: Recommendation for a $1 billion investment to expand Canada’s public health capacity.
- FEDERAL HEALTH FUNDING, NATIONAL COLLABORATION, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO BOOST CAPACITY OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS: Ensure a coordinated and consistent national response by the federal government to COVID-19 across all jurisdictions and regions by delivering targeted and substantial emergency funding and coordination of other resources to ensure health systems have capacity to respond.
- FEDERAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND FEDERAL FORMS: Improved remuneration for the completion of federal health forms by physicians.
- FEDERAL LEADERSHIP ON CANADA'S COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE STRATEGY: Take strong measures across the country, including marshalling national resources where needed, applying restrictive public health measures, investing in safe and sustained return to in-person school, and prioritizing national collaboration to save the most lives.
- HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: advocating for federal leadership, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, to address the health human resources crisis, with new federal measures including i) creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden to improve access to healthcare in areas of need and improve the well-being of health care providers, ii) ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team; iii) increasing access to virtual primary care for all people living in Canada; iv) increasing the number of doctors and nurses v) developing an action plan to get internationally trained doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners to work; vi) developing a strategy to support the mental health of health care workers, and vii) improving workforce data collection across health systems.
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ELECTRONIC MEDICAL AND HEALTH RECORDS: Investment and needed regulations to facilitate the development of EHRs and EMRs in Canada
- HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE: A targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the federal government’s long-term plan for public infrastructure.
- HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: Increased investments in health and social-determinants-of-health related programs.
- HEALTH WORKFORCE PLANNING: Invest in pan-Canadian health workforce planning, including data infrastructure, and a physician supply needs-based planning tool, to ensure Canadians have timely access to health providers while supporting the well-being of health workers.
- LONG-TERM CARE & SENIORS: Support older persons in Canada to age with dignity, including federal investment in national standards for long-term care and enhanced home and community care.
- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING: Advancing the medical profession’s perspectives on medical assistance in dying.
- NATIONAL PHYSICIANS DAY: CMA is advocating for a National Physicians Day in Canada.
- NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMS: Increased restriction on the sale and advertising of tobacco and vaping products in Canada
- OLDER ADULTS CARE BENEFIT: New older adults care benefit program to deliver funding to older adults and caregivers to cover out of pocket health care costs.
- PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE: Improved national standards and investment in the area of palliative and end of life care.
- PAN-CANADIAN LICENSURE FOR REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Seeking federal government support, including studies and investment, to explore barriers and enablers for pan-Canadian licensure.
- PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA) PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information.
- RECONCILIATION WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN CANADA: Implementation of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including addressing the ongoing structural inequities that marginalize Indigenous Peoples, advancing the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in societal systems and sectors, including health systems, advancing compensation for Indigenous children and committing to collaborative and respectful relationships with Indigenous patients and communities.
- SAFE AND UNIMPEDED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: Ensuring safe and unimpeded access to health care facilities for health care workers and patients.
- SAFETY OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND PATIENTS: Advocate for the implementation, by all applicable jurisdictions, of measures to protect health care workers and anyone seeking health care treatment from violence, threats, intimidation, and harassment.
- SICK NOTES: Advocacy on discontinuing the requirement that employees present sick notes to their employers.
- SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS: Advocacy on paid sick leave for essential workers to support Canada's pandemic response.
- THE ACQUISITION AND THE DOMESTIC SUPPLY OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: Ensuring the federal government take additional measures ensure adequate supply, proper distribution, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment throughout health systems.
- THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS: Establish an emergency National Mental Health Support Services hotline for all health care providers during the pandemic, to ensure health care providers have the assistance they need to deal with an increasing patient load.
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
- INDIGENOUS HEALTH: Improvement to the health and health care services provided to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Politique ou Programme, Règlement
- CONCENTRATION OF NICOTINE IN VAPING PRODUCTS REGULATIONS: support for regulations to establish a maximum nicotine concentrations for vaping products.
- DISABILITY TAX CREDIT PROMOTERS RESTRICTIONS REGULATIONS: Ensuring that physicians are not captured in the definition of "promoters" in the regulations.
- MEDICINAL MARIJUANA REGULATIONS: Strengthening regulations related to the prescribing of medical marijuana.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
- BILL S-223 AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL CODE AND THE IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT (TRAFFICKING OF HUMAN ORGANS), with respect to informed consent as a fundamental requirement for organ donation and the prevention of the coercive collection and transplantation of organs domestically and internationally.
- Bill C-5 AN ACT TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL CODE AND THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, with respect to repealing certain mandatory minimum penalties, allowing for a greater use of conditional sentences and establishing diversion measures for simple drug possession offences.
- HARMFUL ONLINE CONTENT: Advocate for new legislative measures to address the escalation of online harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence targeting physicians, other health workers, and anyone seeking health care treatment, including measures to strengthen the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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House of Commons
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
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Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
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Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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National Defence (DND)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is a national, voluntary association of physicians that advocates on behalf of its members and the public for access to high-quality health care. The CMA also provides leadership and guidance to physicians.
The CMA was formed in Quebec City in 1867, just three months after the birth of Canada. It was created by 164 physicians who recognized the need for a national medical body. They selected Sir Charles Tupper, who would later serve as Canada's prime minister, as the first president.
Today the CMA has more than 85,000 members, and advocates on behalf of both members and their patients — on Parliament Hill, during federal election campaigns and in the media. The CMA also takes the lead on public health issues.
CMA’s Mission: Helping physicians care for patients.
CMA’s Vision: The CMA will be the leader in engaging and serving physicians, and the national voice for the highest standards for health and health care.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Timothy Smith,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is a national, voluntary association of physicians representing over 85,000 physicians comprising 12 provincial and territorial medical associations and 55 national specialty and special-interest physician organizations.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1410 Blair Towers Place
Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-731-8610
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Owen Adams,
Chief Policy Advisor |
Public offices held
- Marie Claire Bedard,
Strategic Advisor, Stakeholder Partnerships |
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- Renée Belanger,
Advisor, Community & Member Engagement |
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- Cécile Bensimon,
Director, Ethics |
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- Jeff Blackmer,
EVP, Global Health and Chief Medical Officer |
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- Caroline Bouchard,
Strategic Advisor, Intergovernmental Affairs |
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- Pascal Charron,
Lead, Special Projects |
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- Ashley Chisholm,
Senior Advisor, Policy |
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- Karen Clark,
Business Support Specialist, Medical Professionalism |
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- Alex Dearham,
Advisor, Ethics & Professional Affairs |
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- Kevin Doucette,
Senior Advisor, CMA Policy |
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- Joyce Douglas,
Director, CMA Policy |
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- Nick Farinaccio,
Vice President, Enterprise Marketing |
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- John Feeley,
EVP, Engagement and Partners |
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- Elena Gabrysz,
Senior Advisor, Media Relations |
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- Aline Gagnon,
Director, Stakeholder Partnerships |
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- Caroline Gerin-Lajoie,
Executive Vice-President, Physician Wellness and Medical Culture |
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- Feliciana Goncalves-Sebastiao,
Coordinator, Government Relations and Intergovernmental Affairs |
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- Audrey Grandmaison,
Advisor, Public and Patient Engagement |
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- Krista Halliday,
Strategic Advisor, Global Health |
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- Taylor Hodgins Musgrave,
Advisor, Parliamentary Affairs |
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- Jennifer Kitts,
Vice President, Advocacy and Policy |
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- Josée Larivière,
Business Support Specialist, Access to Care and CMA Quebec |
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- Luce Lavoie,
EVP, Marketing & Communications |
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- Eric Lewis,
Senior Advisor, Media Relations |
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- Anick Losier,
Director, Issues Management and Media Relations |
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- Sarah Lowden,
Strategic Advisor, International Health |
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- Joseph K. Mayer,
Executive Vice President, Access to Care and CMA Quebec |
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- Jimmy Mui,
Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services, CFO and COO |
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- Laura Myers,
Senior Advisor, Policy |
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- Chantal Nadeau,
Executive Assistant, CMA's Presidents |
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- Jasmine Neeson,
Senior Advisor, Government Relations and Intergovernmental Affairs |
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- Julie Perron,
Senior Executive Assistant |
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- Azin Peyrow,
Director, Government Relations and Intergovernmental Affairs |
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- Ziad Saab,
Senior Advisor |
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- Olivier Saintonge,
Director, Public and Patient Engagement |
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- Karey J Shuhendler,
Strategic Advisor, Advocacy and Policy |
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- Christopher Simon,
Director, Physician Wellness and Medical Culture |
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- Kristin Smith,
Senior Director, Physician Wellness and Medical Culture |
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- Timothy Smith,
CEO |
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- Sivani Srikanthan,
Advisor, Community Engagement |
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- Louise Sweatman,
Director, Health Law Policy and Legal Counsel |
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- Moira Teed,
Senior Advisor, Patient and Public Mobilization |
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- Romeo Tello,
Senior Advisor |
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- Ivy Thompson,
Executive Assistant to the Presidents |
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- Ann Vachon,
Director, Access to Care |
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- Stephen Vail,
Director, Policy |
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- Sarah Williams,
Strategic Advisor, Indigenous Health |
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