Media room

News releases

• CMPA announces key 2022 performance results at Annual Meeting and Conference (August 2023)
• CMPA explores the challenges of providing safe medical care amid limited resources at its 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference (August 2023)
• CMPA Annual Report: supporting physicians and patients and advancing safe medical care (July 2023)
• Supporting physicians at a challenging time CMPA releases new strategic plan (March 2023)
• CMPA research: Improving patient safety by reducing delays in sepsis diagnosis (February 2023)

About the CMPA

Supporting physicians, patients, and the healthcare system

As an integral part of the multifaceted Canadian healthcare system, we support physicians, patients, and the healthcare system in numerous ways. The CMPA assists physicians with medico-legal issues, enhances patient safety, and compensates patients harmed by negligent care (fault in Québec).

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Empowering better healthcare

Get quick facts that explain the nature of the CMPA’s work, how we are funded, and how we compensate patients. 

• 6 Things you should know about the CMPA [VIDEO]
• Compensating patients injured by negligent medical care (fault in Québec) 
• Understanding the CMPA mutual membership model
• Improving safety of medical care through data-driven education
• Supporting physicians facing medico-legal issues
• Championing a fair medical liability system
• Effectively managing funds to ensure compensation for patients 
• CMPA’s Financial Model Explained [VIDEO] 

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Governance

The CMPA is governed by an elected Council of 31 practising physicians who, working together and with CMPA management, foster the long-term success of the Association. CMPA Council meets quarterly to foster the long-term success of the Association.

Learn more about our Councillors, Committees, election process, and more

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Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan lays CMPA’s proactive approach to meet the changing needs of physicians and the Canadian healthcare system.

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Annual Report

CMPA's year in review includes a performance report, financial information, and messages from the president and CEO.

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EDI Strategy

Our commitment to supporting Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) for employees and members.

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Key issues

CMPA resources on key medico-legal issues in Canada