CMPA - 2026 General Membership Survey Results

“We see member feedback as an opportunity to learn and evolve. By acting on what we hear, we can continue to strengthen our services and provide the trusted support you expect from us.”
- Dr. Lisa Calder, CEO

CMPA in your own words

Top words members used to describe CMPA

Trusted - 79%
Credible - 68%
Responsive - 60%
Collaborative - 31%
Inclusive - 8%
Innovative - 2%

These results are in-line with 2025.

Members value CMPA services

96% agree CMPA services meet
members’ medico-legal needs

98% agree CMPA’s safe medical care learning
and research resources meet members’ needs

2026 results mirror the positive results observed in 2025.

Members agree CMPA is delivering on its mission

Provides credible medico-legal advice
Protects professional integrity of physicians through ethical defence
Promotes safe medical care through accredited learning

Access helpful resources

No major shifts from 2025 were observed.

CMPA continues its EDI journey

CMPA is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the inclusive services we provide to members and within our own workplace. Guided by our EDI Strategy, we strive to create an inclusive environment where members and employees are valued, and members receive fair, supportive medico-legal advice, learning, and assistance.

We are proud to share that 74% of members indicated our medico-legal advice is culturally sensitive and inclusive, but we know we have more work to do.

EDI resources

No major shifts from 2025 were observed.

Supporting members with AI use

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to transform healthcare. Over 50% of survey respondents indicate they use AI now or plan to soon.

Weekly or more
Less than weekly
Will use in the next 12 months

CMPA can help you navigate the medico-legal risks of AI

Awareness gap: Helping members discover more of what we offer

Survey results indicate that many members are less familiar with our role in patient compensation, our research and advocacy work, and how we respond to changes in the healthcare environment.

On behalf of members, compensates patients proven harmed by negligent care (fault in Québec)
Promotes safe medical care through research and insights
Adapts offerings to meet physicians' changing healthcare environment
Advocates for healthcare system improvements

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Member resources: learning and research, physician wellness, and EDI

Learning and research resources

Our survey results show high levels of awareness and access for SMC resources overall, and members who use these products report a high level of satisfaction.

However, some of our learning and research resources are not as well known by members.

High awareness and access: overall safe medical care resources

97% of respondents are
aware of at least one SMC product.

77% of respondents accessed
at least one SMC product.

Lesser-known safe medical care resources

Request specific medico-legal data and insights

32% - Awarebut never accessed

7% - Aware and accessed

Request education sessions

38% - Aware but never accessed

13% - Aware and accessed

CMPA publishes research in peer-reviewed journals

29% - Aware but never accessed

41% - Aware and accessed

CMPA’s accredited, tailored, learning, and research resources

‘Aware and accessed’ CMPA published research increased 5% over 2025. Other findings align closely with 2025 outcomes.

Continuing professional development (CPD)

We offer accredited virtual workshops and other learning resources to help members attain their maintenance of certification goals. Members who have accessed our learning resources provide overwhelmingly positive feedback.

CMPA virtual workshops

57% - Aware but never accessed

22% - Aware and accessed

CMPA online learning resources and activities

40% - Aware but never accessed

48% - Aware and accessed

CMPA in-person workshops

54% - Aware but never accessed

16% - Aware and accessed

CMPA CPD

Similar to 2025, the results show no significant change.

Navigating medico-legal issues can be stressful. CMPA provides resources and support to help physicians maintain their well-being

In addition to personalized peer support, CMPA offers a variety of wellness resources for physicians. Our survey results indicate that while awareness of our resources is high, nearly 40% of members have yet to engage with them.

Physican wellness information on CMPA website

44% - Aware, but not accessed

23% - Aware, and accessed

Physician-to-physician wellness advice and guidance

41% - Aware but never accessed

20% - Aware and accessed

The Physician Well-Being Index

27% - Aware but never accessed

18% - Aware and accessed

The Member Support Program

38% - Aware but never accessed

3% - Aware and accessed

Physician wellness resources

All results were in-line with 2025 except the Physician Well-Being Index and the Member Support Program which were new questions added in 2026.

Survey Participant Profile

A representative sample of 4,548 CMPA members completed the survey. We heard from all provinces and specialties across Canada.

Age

Under 40
40-64
65+

Gender

Male
Female
Other

Career stage

Residents
Early (<5 years)
Mid % Late

Specialty

Family Medicine
Residency
Emergency Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Psychiatry
Internal Medicine

Region

BC/AB
ON
QC
SMAT*

Language

English
French

Due to rounding, the proportions presented may not add to 100%.

*SMAT: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Atlantic provinces and Territories

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