OTTAWA, July 7, 2026—CMPA’s 2025 Annual Report demonstrates the Association’s continuing role as an integral component of the Canadian healthcare system. The report shows how CMPA is uniquely positioned to enhance patient safety through research and learning, to provide medico-legal support for doctors, and to compensate patients when it has been proven they have been harmed by negligent medical care (fault in Québec).
“Despite ongoing challenges in Canada’s healthcare system, CMPA remained strong in its commitment to protect physicians’ professional integrity and promote safe medical care,” said Dr. Lisa Calder, CMPA CEO. “We’re especially encouraged by the ongoing trust our more than 119,000 members place in our advice, assistance, learning, and research, with many turning to us for timely, empathetic medico-legal guidance when they need it most.”
Supporting members
- Supported members with compassionate, peer-to-peer guidance over 57,970 times either on the phone or online.
- Reached over 15,000 physicians, allied healthcare professionals, and stakeholders through 261 learning events focused on safe medical care.
- Provided digital product access 208,871 times, including Electronic Learning Activities, Good Practices, and more.
Compensating patients
“When it’s proven that negligent care has occurred, both doctors and their patients can be confident that the CMPA is there to provide appropriate compensation that reflects the long-term care needs of patients and their families,” said Dr. Birinder Singh, CMPA President.
- Paid $341 million in compensation to patients proven harmed by negligent care (fault in Québec), a 6.1% increase over 2024.
- Paid $2.6 billion in compensation to patients over the past 10 years on behalf of our members.
Enhancing physician well-being
- Enabled 4,646 members to use the Physician Well-Being Index to assess their well-being, compare results with peers, track changes over time, and access regional resources.
- Provided an extra layer of peer support to 155 members through the Wellness Support Program, resulting in an earlier return to work or the ability to continue working.
Promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Enhanced inclusive member support by engaging extensively with key national and provincial stakeholders to inform policy development, strengthening anti-racism initiatives and supporting culturally safe care.
- Delivered the San’yas Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism Training to 100% of CMPA physician advisors, strengthening frontline employees’ knowledge of anti-Indigenous racism.
- Provided a wide range of learning opportunities for staff, including inclusive language workshops and training programs on anti-Black racism, supporting Pride and acting as an ally, and Truth and Reconciliation.
Supporting international medical graduates
- Published 10 things you should know about IMGs, an infographic highlighting key systemic barriers and transition challenges faced by international medical graduates.
- Developed and launched CMPA’s IMG learning resources hub, attracting nearly 18,000 visitors in 2025.
“The Association is proud of the advancements in safe medical care and member support it has achieved over the past year and will continue to build on the success of these initiatives,” said Dr. Birinder Singh, CMPA President. “Our accomplishments in 2025 reflect our ongoing commitment to our members and to a strong, collaborative Canadian healthcare system.”
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About CMPA
CMPA empowers better healthcare by delivering efficient, high-quality physician-to-physician advice and assistance in medico-legal matters. Importantly, the CMPA provides appropriate compensation, on behalf of our members, to patients proven to be injured by negligent medical care (fault in Québec). Our peer-reviewed research results in evidence-based products and services focused on enhancing patient safety and reducing patient harm.
As Canada’s largest physician organization and with the support of our more than 119,000 physician members, the CMPA collaborates, advocates, and effects positive change on important healthcare related medico-legal issues. The Association is governed by an elected Council of physicians.
