Have your say: Voting now open for the next CMA president-elect

Press Release

November 20, 2024

Starting today, eligible Canadian Medical Association (CMA) members in Newfoundland and Labrador can vote for a physician to serve as CMA president in 2026-27.

The president-elect candidates are Dr. Susan MacDonald and Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi.

The president of the CMA — elected by members from a different province or territory every year — is the primary spokesperson for the CMA’s work. They represent the CMA in the media, as well as to provincial and territorial medical associations, government and other stakeholder organizations.

On Nov. 19, CMA members had the opportunity to meet the candidates in a virtual session and learn more about their plans to support the CMA’s work, their priorities for health system change and key issues affecting the profession.

Meet the candidates for CMA president in 2026-27

Voting will close at 4:30 pm ET (6 pm NT) on Dec. 4, with election results announced by Dec. 6. Learn more about the campaign period and election timeline.

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