The College of Family Physicians of Canada

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The College of Family Physicians of Canada is the voice of family medicine, with over 35,000 members. Working with provincial chapters we are committed to meeting the highest standards for patient care. We advocate for family physicians, define and celebrate the role of family medicine and family practice at the heart of our health care system, and work to ensure everyone in Canada can access high quality care from a family physician.

Family physicians reported spending an average of nearly 10 hours a week on administrative tasks. That is time we need t...
10/02/2026

Family physicians reported spending an average of nearly 10 hours a week on administrative tasks. That is time we need to take seriously.

But not everything done outside a booked appointment is a burden to eliminate or hand to someone else. Reviewing a concerning result, considering what it means for a particular patient, calling them, and helping them through what comes next are part of the responsibility and relationship at the heart of family medicine.

In the latest Common Ground, CFPC President Dr. Sarah Cook asks an important question: What work would you gladly take off your desk, and what work would you fight to keep?

Read the column: https://ow.ly/9zAV50ZU8uN

Next week, CFPC representatives will be on Parliament Hill calling on the federal government to follow through on its co...
10/02/2026

Next week, CFPC representatives will be on Parliament Hill calling on the federal government to follow through on its commitments to strengthen family medicine.

At a time of economic uncertainty, this is not about new spending. It is about delivering on existing commitments through four practical actions:

✂️ Cut red tape by supporting access to AI scribes and continuing to simplify burdensome federal forms such as the Disability Tax Credit

🏥 Deliver the promised New Practice Fund to help family doctors open their doors

🎓 Use the $5 billion Health Infrastructure Fund to strengthen community-based family medicine education and training

💻 Pass Bill S-5 and support family practices in implementing interoperable health information systems

Strengthening family medicine will generate greater returns for the economy and support the long-term sustainability of Canada’s health care system.

For real-time updates from Parliament Hill, follow the CFPC on Bluesky and Threads.

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cfpc-cmfc.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.com/.cmfc

This podcast is Mainpro+® certified!In this episode of Family Medicine Matters, Dr. Mark Sanders, a family physician in ...
10/02/2026

This podcast is Mainpro+® certified!

In this episode of Family Medicine Matters, Dr. Mark Sanders, a family physician in Duncan, British Columbia, shares how Indigenous teachings on compassionate leadership helped shape his clinic’s supportive, relationship-centred model.

The pressures of longitudinal care and a strained health care system can make joy in practice feel increasingly out of reach. Dr. Sanders explores how actionable values, psychological safety, and intentional connection can strengthen teams, improve patient care, and renew a sense of joy in family medicine.

Family physicians in Canada can earn Mainpro+® credits by reviewing the learning objectives and disclosures and completing the online course evaluation.

🎧 Listen to Family Medicine Matters: tr.ee/GSyVOMHQg0

Interested in a Certificate of Added Competence?At Family Medicine Forum (FMF) explore 22 sessions across key domains li...
10/02/2026

Interested in a Certificate of Added Competence?

At Family Medicine Forum (FMF) explore 22 sessions across key domains like Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Palliative Care, plus interdisciplinary content that connects learning across areas.

Four days. Focused learning. Real connections.

https://ow.ly/eMhh50ZTxBP

10/01/2026

A meaningful leadership opportunity for an Indigenous family physician.

The Big-Canoe Chair in Indigenous Health at the University of Toronto was created to honour the legacy of Dr. John Big-Canoe, a family physician from the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation who dedicated his career to serving Indigenous communities.

His work extended beyond clinical care. Dr. Big-Canoe supported diabetes education and prevention across Northern Ontario and Quebec and encouraged Indigenous youth to pursue education and professional careers.

The Chair established in his name will continue that legacy by advancing Indigenous leadership in primary care, mentorship, medical education, scholarship and policy, while strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and supporting culturally safe care.

The five-year appointment is approximately two days per week and carries an annual stipend of $100,000.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply:
https://ipacamic.ca/external-jobs-big-canoe-chair-in-indigenous-health/

Please share with Indigenous family physicians and health leaders in your networks.

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Une belle occasion de leadership pour une médecin de famille ou un médecin de famille autochtone.

La Chaire Big-Canoe en santé autochtone de l’Université de Toronto a été créée pour honorer l’héritage du Dr John Big-Canoe, médecin de famille de la Première Nation des Chippewas de Georgina Island, qui a consacré sa carrière au service des communautés autochtones.

Son travail allait bien au-delà des soins cliniques. Le Dr Big-Canoe a contribué à l’éducation et à la prévention du diabète dans le Nord de l’Ontario et au Québec, et a encouragé les jeunes Autochtones à poursuivre leurs études et à envisager des carrières professionnelles.

La Chaire créée en son nom poursuivra cet héritage en faisant avancer le leadership autochtone dans les soins primaires, le mentorat, la formation médicale, les travaux universitaires et les politiques, tout en renforçant les relations avec les communautés autochtones et en soutenant des soins culturellement sécuritaires.

Le mandat est d’une durée de cinq ans, à raison d’environ deux jours par semaine, et comprend une allocation annuelle de 100 000 $.

Pour en savoir plus sur cette occasion et sur la façon de poser sa candidature :
https://ipacamic.ca/external-jobs-big-canoe-chair-in-indigenous-health/

Merci de partager cette occasion avec les médecins de famille autochtones et les leaders en santé de vos réseaux.

(Photo: Dr. John Big-Canoe, pictured with his family (L) and in his Sutton-area clinic (R), was a U of T alumnus and a family medicine physician dedicated to serving Indigenous communities.)

The College of Family Physicians of Canada

At  , you’ll access hundreds of sessions designed to help you: ✅ Stay current with the latest guidelines✅ Improve patien...
09/30/2026

At , you’ll access hundreds of sessions designed to help you:

✅ Stay current with the latest guidelines
✅ Improve patient care

Join us November 11 to 14 in Toronto: https://ow.ly/IPK350ZSHak

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we remember the First Nations, Inuit, and ...
09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who never returned home from residential schools and honour Survivors, their families, and communities.
Reconciliation requires continued learning, accountability and action. As we reflect on the commitments and actions shared over the past week, we recognize that this work is ongoing and that there is still much more to do.

Throughout the past week, we have highlighted the commitments and actions that form part of the CFPC's ongoing journey toward cultural safety and humility. This work is ongoing, and there is still much more to do.

Read the message from our CEO and president: https://www.cfpc.ca/en/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-requires-action-from-all-of-us


Family doctors are the principal source of comprehensive patient care, providing the majority of medical services in Can...
09/30/2026

Family doctors are the principal source of comprehensive patient care, providing the majority of medical services in Canada. Their foundational contribution to Canadian health care must be reinforced through sustained funding and support. Read more: https://ow.ly/YNwG50ZSGKi

Your voice can help drive change. Join us at FMF for two sessions; Actioning Your Advocacy and Collective Action to Reduce Paperwork. Learn about CFPC efforts on issues affecting your practice and learn ways to contribute to advocacy to help address these issues, driving system change for family medicine and family physicians. Register now: https://ow.ly/6hEW50ZSGKj

Learning is an essential part of sustaining meaningful change.To help advance Indigenous medical education and support c...
09/29/2026

Learning is an essential part of sustaining meaningful change.

To help advance Indigenous medical education and support culturally safe learning environments, the National Circle for Indigenous Medical Education (NCIME) has developed a catalogue of resources for educators, learners, physicians, and health care organizations.

The NCIME Catalogue includes resources designed to help ensure medical education environments welcome and support Indigenous learners and faculty while strengthening education in Indigenous health, including safe, trauma-informed care.

Explore the NCIME Catalogue and discover resources that can support learning, reflection, and action: https://ncime.ca/our-work/ncime-catalogue/

Declaration 5: Report on ProgressOne of the commitments in the CFPC's Declaration of Commitment to Cultural Safety and H...
09/29/2026

Declaration 5: Report on Progress

One of the commitments in the CFPC's Declaration of Commitment to Cultural Safety and Humility is to report on progress, share lessons learned, and demonstrate how commitments are being advanced over time.

Since signing the Declaration with the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) in November 2022, the CFPC has continued its work to advance cultural safety and humility through education, partnership, governance, advocacy, and organizational change. Progress and key milestones are shared publicly through the CFPC's Cultural Safety and Humility Journey.

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey and there is still much work to be done. The actions we are taking are not an endpoint, but part of the CFPC's ongoing commitment to learning, accountability, partnership, and sustained action. Reconciliation requires action from all of us.

Learn more about our journey: https://ow.ly/t75550ZSGFX

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