The CMA unites the medical profession in Canada to improve the health of Canadians and strengthen the health care system. Our strategic plan outlines how we support our members in achieving these goals.
We focus on advocacy, seeking to inform and shape public policy with the perspective of Canada’s physicians. Insights from our members and CMA policy specialists help us advance initiatives and policies to address some of the most pressing health issues in Canada.
What we stand for
Our values
Professionalism
Uniting physicians on fundamental tenets important to the medical profession
Integrity
Honesty in representing our members and conducting our business
Compassion
Caring for physicians, patients and each other
Community building
Bringing diverse communities together to pursue common goals
Our strategic objectives
- Unite and inspire physicians on health issues and causes that matter
- Engage in courageous, influential and collaborative dialogue and advocacy
- Consistently bring a patient perspective to the work of the CMA
CMA Board of Directors
The board is responsible for managing the CMA’s affairs, which includes overseeing for-profit subsidiaries, strategic planning and risk management. The board meets regularly to provide direction to the senior management team.
Learn moreCMA Leadership
The CMA’s leadership teams set our strategic priorities — ensuring all policies, actions and activities advance our vision of a vibrant medical profession and a healthy population in Canada.
Learn moreCMA Bylaws
The CMA’s bylaws set out the long-term governance framework and the parameters of management and operation.
Learn moreAGM and General Council
The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity for members to connect on important and emerging association issues. General Council is an opportunity for members to weigh in on CMA policy.
Learn moreHow we’re governed
The CMA is governed by a board of directors made up of members from each province and territory, a medical student representative and a resident representative. The board meets regularly to provide direction to the senior management team and ensure the CMA’s bylaws are upheld. We identify priorities for health care system improvements at our annual Health Summit and General Council meeting, as well as through member proposals, member forums and communities of interest.
Driving meaningful change in health care
Advocating on issues that matter to the profession and their patients