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Dr. Margot Burnell

@drmargotburnell.bsky.social
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CMA President | Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology & Internal Medicine, Dalhousie University

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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A stronger Canada starts with a stronger health workforce. Public health care is a critical part of Canada’s economy. Investing in health care is investing in Canada’s future — strengthening #AccessToCare, supporting the health workforce and building healthier communities. bit.ly/4wVqeqj
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Today I presented opening remarks at the CSFN National Conference in Ottawa. At a time when issues like sovereignty and economy are top of mind, we need to remember that health care is fundamental. Strengthening public care isn't optional, it's foundational to a winning vision for a stronger Canada.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Today’s optimistic federal economic update is welcome news. We are encouraged to hear the government’s plan for building a stronger Canada, and we remind policy and decision makers that doing so requires a healthy population and robust public health system.
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Last night I presented opening remarks for the Canada 2020 Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-Led Economy. Health does not start in a clinic or hospital. It starts in the community. The CMA is committed to bolstering community-based solutions and empowering Indigenous voices.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
📢 Reminder! There’s still time to register for the CMA Regional Member Forums taking place in Edmonton, Surrey and Markham. Register here: bit.ly/4unGlMG
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Health care workers are the backbone of the health system. But planning for the right care in the right place at the right time remains fragmented – both across professions and across provinces and territories. That’s why Canada needs a national, integrated health workforce plan. Read more 👇
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A roadmap for an integrated health workforce plan
The CMA is putting forward a policy on how to create a more integrated health workforce.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Medical excellence shouldn't require self-sacrifice. 🩺 In this episode of CMA’s Mosaic of Care, we explore the shift toward a human-centered approach to health care, and how we can build a culture where physicians don’t just survive, but thrive. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/A5yNkuXtJho
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Charging select groups more for health services is not the way to build a health system Canadians are proud of. That’s why the CMA is challenging the Federal government’s decision to charge refugees an extra 30% for essential health care services. Do you agree? Lend your voice: bit.ly/4sdVxdS
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Today I was at the @broadbent.bsky.social Progress Summit, speaking with Dr. Danyaal Raza about the future of Medicare in Canada. Fairness and trust are fundamental to a universal health care system, yet these values aren't holding true. We must remember that access to health is a basic human right.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New data from the 2026 CMA Health & Media Tracking Survey shows Canadians who follow health advice from AI are 5x more likely to experience harm. Gaps in #AccessToCare are pushing people toward false health information, with real consequences. News release 👇 bit.ly/4kqAZfj #HMTS2026
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
For several years, the CMA has called for federal governments to pass legislation to create national standards for digital patient health records. Today’s introduction of the “Connected Care” legislation in the Senate marks a positive step forward for patients, doctors and health care teams.
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Health data legislation a positive step forward for health system: CMA
Today’s introduction of “Connected Care” legislation in the Senate marks a positive step forward for patients, doctors and health care teams. When personal health information can travel freely and sec...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
“Every hour that can be saved by decreasing the administrative burden is critically important. We need to start to standardize some of these forms.” CMA President @drmargotburnell.bsky.social speaks to @thestar.com about solutions required to reduce the red tape for physicians.
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Canada’s doctors are wasting millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork. Here’s how bad it’s gotten
A new CMA report conducted with the CFIB has found red tape is leaving doctors with significantly less time to spend with patients.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Join the launch of the 2026 CMA Health & Media Tracking Survey results on Feb. 10 in Ottawa, featuring new data and expert insights on how false health info is shaping our #CDNhealth system. Register here 👇 bit.ly/4oQmQsi #HMTS2026
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Many physicians are considering leaving the profession or scaling back their hours. Now’s time to remove the administrative tasks preventing them from doing what they enjoy most: caring for patients and their loved ones. Hear more from CMA President @drmargotburnell.bsky.social on @globalnews.ca 🔽
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Canadian doctors lose millions of hours to administrative tasks: report | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Canadian doctors lose millions of hours to administrative tasks: report Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Improving access to care in 2026 means choosing solutions that work. CMA President Dr. Margot Burnell (@drmargotburnell.bsky.social) outlines five practical, affordable ways to strengthen access to health care for Canadians. Read the op-ed👇
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COMMENTARY: 5 affordable ways to improve Canadians’ access to health care in 2026
Health care in Canada is at a crossroads. With 5.9 million Canadians lacking a primary care provider and many more waiting far too long to receive care, governments responded in 2025 with an assortmen...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Physicians across Canada shared urgent system challenges during the CMA President's Tour — from misinformation and licensing barriers, to primary care shortages and administrative burden. Their insights will guide our advocacy work in 2026. Full recap ⤵️
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CMA President’s Tour 2025: What doctors need now
Patients harmed by false health information. Ongoing workforce shortages. Government interference in medical practice.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
The CMA is deeply disappointed that the Alberta government has invoked the notwithstanding clause to interfere in the clinical care of patients. Our statement ⬇️ bit.ly/4i3bOxY
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We’re pleased the federal government listened to health care providers and patients to maintain planned health spending increases in Budget 2025 with a commitment to invest $5 billion in health infrastructure 🧵👇
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
The CMA supports the Renew 72 campaign, calling for the reintroduction of Bill C-72 — the connected care for Canadians act, to enable secure interoperable data that improves care for all. Learn more: www.renew72.ca
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Renew 72 | Connected Care for Canadians Act
The Renew 72 campaign is an effort to coordinate support for the reintroduction of federal interoperability legislation (formerly Bill C-72).
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Ontario's new rule limiting opportunities for IMGs who didn't attend high school in the province risks worsening Canada's family doctor shortage. The CMA & CFPC are urging the Ontario government to reconsider this policy to prevent further strain on family medicine programs. Our joint statement ⬇️
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Canadian doctors call on Ontario government to reconsider new residency policy
The Canadian Medical Association and the College of Family Physicians of Canada are adding their voices to the growing number of organizations urging the Ontario Government to re-evaluate the recently...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Canada's health ministers have a generational opportunity to improve #AccessToCare. As governments meet this week, health organizations are urging ministers to act on solutions that improve access, strengthen primary care & support our health workforce. Statement👇
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Canada’s health ministers have generational opportunity to implement solutions to fix access to care
The country’s leading health organizations urge Canada’s health ministers to seize the opportunity to implement known solutions to improve access to care. As Canada embraces unity in the face of U.S. ...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Preliminary data from the 2025 National Physician Health Survey shows that while there's been some improvement since the pandemic, physicians are still struggling with excessive workloads and burnout. We have a long way to go, but there are solutions to ensure physicians are safe, healthy and well.
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Five years since onset of COVID-19, Canada's physicians still suffer high rate of burnout
New data from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) show that Canadian physicians are still struggling with high rates of burnout and depression five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. H...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
The @who.int described #ClimateChange as the single greatest threat facing humanity. Now's the time to prepare for what lies ahead. Today, CMA President @drmargotburnell.bsky.social kicks off the @theglobeandmail.com event in Toronto, exploring solutions to severe health impacts of climate change.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Parliament has returned with an ambitious agenda for uncertain times. Join us Oct. 2 (6:30–7:30 pm ET) as Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Alex Munter, Dr. Margot Burnell & Dr. Jean-Joseph Condé discuss how we can unite for better care. Register: bit.ly/4ggsHV8
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Childhood vaccines prevent illness and save lives. The CMA stands with America's doctors to call on Florida to reverse its plans to end vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance. Vaccines are one of the safest, most effective tools in the fight against preventable diseases.
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AMA statement on Florida ending all vaccine mandates
AMA strongly opposes Florida’s plan to end all vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance, and urges Florida to reconsider.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Canadians are facing another severe wildfire season, posing serious threats to public health. What can we do to combat this? Join us for a discussion w/ @theglobeandmail.com about #ClimateChange, its impact on health and critical solutions we need to strive forward. Register now: tgam.ca/3HeMJCw
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Admin burden is the top contributor to physician burnout. We’re digging deeper to understand the root causes and identify areas of action. Share your experience in our first national baseline survey on admin burden, and help shape the future of physician wellness. Take the survey: bit.ly/3Uw62tZ
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Canada's seeing a 718% spike in U.S doctors verifying credentials to work here. The interest is real. But licensing changes alone aren't enough. We need modernized immigration policies to turn interest into impact. Read more👇
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COMMENTARY: Provinces smoothing the road for U.S. doctors to come to Canada but Ottawa must do more
In the last month, several provinces have supercharged their efforts to recruit U.S. health workers. The BC government is selling West Coast providers on delivering “care for others in a place that ca...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Fixing health care is more than a policy issue - it's a nation-building priority. As federal, provincial and territorial leaders gather in Muskoka, the CMA is urging them to include health care in Canada's economic future. 89% of Canadians agree: improving #AccessToCare is key to a stronger country.
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Canadians agree: fixing health care will help build stronger Canada
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is heading to Muskoka this week to remind Canada’s leaders of the important role health care can play in building a stronger, more resilient nation.  “There have...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
With ERs shutting down and extreme temperatures rising across the country, Canada’s health care system is taking a hit this summer. Let’s call on all levels of government to find solutions – for every season of the year.
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Get ready. The summer strain on the health care system is real
The health care system faces critical staffing shortages in the summer, while dealing with the impact of extreme temperatures in many parts of the country, as well as rapidly spreading wildfires and a...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
On Canada day, we're reminded that health care is an integral part of nation-building. A stronger Canada means ensuring everyone — across all communities can access timely and equitable care when they need it. That's the future we're working towards. 🇨🇦
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Nous sommes soulagés de voir que la Cour du Banc du Roi de l’Alberta a accordé une injonction qui rétablit la capacité des médecins de l'Alberta à prendre des décisions cliniques fondées sur des données probantes, en consultation avec les patients et patientes et leurs familles.
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Une loi mise sur pause pour protéger les jeunes trans
La Cour du Banc du Roi de l'Alberta a suspendu temporairement une loi adoptée en décembre qui interdit certains soins médicaux aux mineurs trans.
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Dr. Margot Burnell @drmargotburnell.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
We are relieved to see the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta grant an injunction which restores Alberta physicians' ability to make clinical decisions based on evidence, in consultation with patients and their families. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill | CBC News
Judgement puts on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.
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Dr Joss Reimer @jossreimer.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Last night at the @cjf-fjc.bsky.social Awards in Toronto, @lenardmonkman.bsky.social was awarded the Indigenous Health Fellowship – a meaningful collaboration between CJF and @cmadocs.bsky.social ‬to support Indigenous voices in health journalism.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
At the meeting in Saskatoon today, we welcome the First Ministers' intention to break down interprovincial barriers, including obstacles to labour mobility.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We now need to see the details of the plan and a path to making these intentions a reality.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
The CMA is ready to work with all governments to make this happen and to improve our #CDNhealth care system.
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Dr Joss Reimer @jossreimer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Congratulations @drmargotburnell.bsky.social! Your experience and passion for patient care comes at a crucial time. Looking forward to your leadership and advocacy 👏
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
The CMA welcomes @drmargotburnell.bsky.social as President. A New Brunswick oncologist, she brings decades of frontline experience and a clear vision: improve #AccessToCare, advance Indigenous reconciliation, reduce #AdminBurden & more. Full news release here 👇 bit.ly/43l7nch
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
What’s next for health care in Canada? At #CMAHealthSummit 2025, experts tackled policy shifts, AI, advancing Indigenous self-determination and cross-border impacts in the era of Trump. With an election already in motion, these discussions were more important than ever. Catch the highlights here 👇
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Health Summit 2025: The Politics of Change
Just days into a federal election campaign, hundreds of physicians, medical learners, policy-makers and people with lived experience gathered in Ottawa and online to talk about Canada’s evolving polit...
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Today is Canadian Women Physicians Day – a critical time to applaud the invaluable contributions of women in the medical profession, whilst also recognizing there's a lot of work ahead of us. We must continue to support women in medicine to ensure a fully equitable future of Canadian health.
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