June 27, 2011
New data released today from the 2010 National Physician Survey (NPS) shows that, in spite of improvements in some areas, Canada’s doctors are finding it increasingly challenging to meet the changing health care needs of the ever growing number of Canadians living with chronic and complex medical conditions.
June 29, 2011
The information shared here was provided to the CFPC in January 2011 by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) and reflects the need for further research on both the possible link between CCSVI and MS and the safety of CCSVI before treatment is offered in Canada. This approach is supported by CIHR, the Canadian Medical Association, The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Collège des médecins du Québec, and the Canadian Society of Vascular Surgery. Physicians with related questions should contact the MS Society of Canada or CIHR. Patients with questions related to this topic should consult their family physician, MS specialist, or the MS Society of Canada.
July 12, 2011
On June 14, 2011, the College of Family
Physicians of Canada, Canadian Medical Association, and The Canadian National
Specialty Society for Community Medicine(NSSCM) wrote to Prime Minister Stephen
Harper stating that Canada must eliminate asbestos production and exportation,
and encourage economic activity that does not endanger the public’s health.
August 5, 2011
In 2010, Dr. Francine Lemire, CFPC Associate Executive Director, Professional Affairs was elected as Executive Member-at-Large of Wonca – the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians. She was later elected to the position of Honorary Treasurer during the Wonca World Council meeting, in Cancun, Mexico.
August 22, 2011
On March 29, 2011, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) wrote to Prime Minister Stephen Harper about the shortage of generic prescription medicines in Canada. View a copy of the CFPC’s letter and the August 19th response from the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health.
August 2011
The College of Family Physicians of Canada and its members extend their sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Jack Layton in these letters by Dr. Rob Boulay, CFPC President and Dr. Calvin Gutkin, CFPC Executive Director and CEO.
August 2011
The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) hosts its 23rd Annual Scientific Assembly in Vancouver, BC at the Hyatt Regency on October 15 and 16, 2011.
Aug. 29, 2011
On Monday, October 17, 2011, The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) will host its fourth annual International Medical Graduate Information Symposium at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
September 21, 2011
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) today released "A Vision for Canada: Family Practice: The Patient’s Medical Home" that provides goals and recommendations for timely access to medical and health care services for all Canadians through their family practice settings.
September 21, 2011
On September 21, 2011, the College of Family Physicians of Canada officially released its new position paper called A Vision for Canada: Family Practice – The Patient’s Medical Home. The document provides an important vision of the future of frontline patient-centred care to meet the health care needs for all Canadians through specific goals and recommendations. Please see the full document, executive summary and news release.