Election 2025: ‘It’s time to implement the critical solutions we fought for’
Press Release
April 30, 2025
This election was a defining moment for Canada. And nothing defines us more than our health system. While it may be hurting, we know Canadians care deeply about it, and we have solutions at the ready. This was the Canadian Medical Association’s message to political leaders throughout the election campaign period.
Now, with a new government mandate, there’s an opportunity to create a thriving health care system all Canadians can depend on.
“In an election primarily focused on the economy and U.S. threats, physicians and all those who care about health came together to ensure it was on the political agenda,” said CMA President Dr. Joss Reimer. “Now it’s time to implement the critical solutions we fought for.”
The CMA secured some key commitments in this election and will hold the government to account to make sure vital solutions are advanced, including:
- Improving access to team-based care
- Addressing physician mobility so they can work where they are most needed
- Streamlining the credential recognition of internationally-trained physicians and nurses
- Advancing Indigenous self-determination in health
- Addressing the physician shortage by adding thousands of new doctors to the health care system
- Building critical health infrastructure and ensuring emergency preparedness for climate shocks
- Streamlining and standardizing forms and digital tools to reduce admin burden for physicians
- Maintaining pharmacare coverage
- Ensuring Canadians can securely access their own health data through legislation
These solutions will make a difference at a time when 6.5 million Canadians don’t have regular access to a family doctor and struggle to access care.
The CMA also continues to highlight how false information is impacting the health of Canadians — and the importance of fighting against it. The CMA will look to the government for action.
“We saw the power that comes from speaking as one voice in support of health care. Count on us to continue advocating for key solutions that are urgently needed,” said Dr. Reimer. “It’s time to help the millions of Canadians who are being underserved right now and protect our future generations.”
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