Annual meeting

In accordance with its By-law, the CMPA holds an annual meeting, normally in conjunction with the Canadian Medical Association's annual meeting, making it possible for members to attend both events. Attendance at the CMPA Annual Meeting is generally restricted to members and invited guests.

During the annual meeting, a review of the previous year's performance and the audited financial statements are presented; the results of the council election and the aggregate fee requirement for the forthcoming year are announced; any proposed changes to the CMPA's By-law are discussed and ratified; and questions or concerns from members regarding the Association's business are addressed.

The meeting is normally followed by an information session on a policy matter of interest to physicians.

2017 CMPA Annual Meeting

Québec City, Québec
August 23, 2017
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Hilton Québec
1100 René-Lévesque Blvd. East
Québec, QC G1R 4P3

Business meeting

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

The CMPA Annual Meeting will feature the presentation of the 2016 financial statements, announce the 2017-2018 CMPA Council, and the 2018 aggregate fee requirements. The presentation and discussion on a member motion will also be held during the 2017 meeting.

Draft minutes of the 2016 Annual Meeting held on August 24th, 2016.

Information session*

Estimated start time of 3:00 p.m. however may begin earlier following adjournment of the business meeting

The physician’s voice: Empowering better healthcare

The CMPA has assembled a panel of highly-qualified speakers to address the important topic of “The physician’s voice: Empowering better healthcare”. The speakers will provide insight into the subject of the physician as advocate, and a Q&A period will follow.

Moderator: Dr. Hartley Stern, CMPA Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Prof. Antonia Maioni, Associate Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) and professor in the Department of Political Science and the Institute for Health and Social Policy and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, McGill University
Dr. Annie Léger, Director of Professional Services and University Academics, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, board member of the Association des conseils des médecins, dentistes et pharmaciens du Québec (ACMDPQ)
Dr. Andrew Smith, President and CEO of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

View the speaker biographies [PDF]

Session objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of physicians as advocates for their patients and healthcare system improvements.
Identify the challenges that physicians face when advocating in today’s complex healthcare environment.
Discuss the medical-legal issues related to advocacy.
Share best practices and techniques to support effective advocacy.

*This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the CMPA for up to 1.5 MOC credits. This Group Learning program has also been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Québec Chapter for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits. The Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec, a continuing education organization fully accredited by the Québec College of Physicians, recognizes up to 1.5 hours of category 1 credits for those participating in this activity, provided that the Code of Ethics of the Conseil québécois de développement professionnel continu des médecins (CQDPCM) is respected.

Planning to attend? A few things you may want to know

Pre-registration is not required. Members will register on arrival.
Members are responsible to reserve their own accommodations.
Simultaneous English/French translation will be available and all documentation will be provided in both official languages.
Presentations and documentation provided at the meeting will be posted on this website.
The meeting will be recorded by video, audio, and photography.
Attendance at the meeting and information session will constitute consent to potentially appear in these media.
A webcast of the meeting and information session will be available on the CMPA website within 5 business days.
The media is also invited to attend.
It is prohibited, without authority of the CMPA, to record any portion of the annual meeting or information session (including presentations, supporting audiovisual material, posters, and displays), whether by video, audio, photography, or any other mechanism.
The CMPA is committed to being responsive to the diverse needs of all its members, including those with disabilities. Please contact us prior to the meeting if you have any accessibility needs.

How to initiate a motion for consideration at a CMPA Annual Meeting

Members who wish to initiate a motion at an upcoming annual meeting are governed by rules and procedures, ensuring a consistent and fair process.

If you would like to bring forward a motion for consideration, complete and sign the Notice of Motion form and Member Support for Notice of Motion form and submit to the CMPA via fax, mail, or personal delivery, or send a scanned PDF file via email to executive@cmpa.org at least 60 days prior to the annual meeting. Members are encouraged to contact us for further information or to discuss a draft motion prior to submitting it.

Have questions or need more information? Contact us.

Future meetings

Mark your calendar for the Association's future annual meeting and information sessions (dates and venues subject to change).

2018 CMPA Annual Meeting
August 22, 2018
Winnipeg, Manitoba

2019 CMPA Annual Meeting
August 21, 2019
Toronto, Ontario