Lisa Calder, MD, MSc, FRCPCCEO
Thank you for choosing CMPA. You’ve joined a membership of 119,000+ physicians from across Canada.
CMPA is a mutual medical defence organization that advances patient safety and compensates patients harmed by negligent care (fault in Québec).
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the information below, to understand all the ways we can help you thrive throughout your career.
We’re here for you today, tomorrow, and well into the future. Thank you for all that you do to provide safe care to Canadians.
Lisa Calder, MD, MSc, FRCPC Chief Executive Officer
CMPA is a mutual, not an insurance company. As a member, you share in the costs, risks, and benefits of CMPA membership. You are eligible for assistance for matters related to the practice of medicine as long as you were a member when the care was provided.
Mutuality means we’re stronger together— your contributions help protect colleagues and sustain the system that protects you.
Mutuality also means that we count on you to practise in a manner consistent with the values of the medical profession:
When you have a medico-legal question or need guidance, you’ll be connected with a physician advisor who will provide you with professional, confidential advice and assistance that’s tailored to your specific situation.
We assist you with matters including:
When facing medico-legal difficulties, legal representation may be provided when appropriate. As a member of a mutual, you will benefit from the services of experienced and highly knowledgeable legal counsel in every province and territory.
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Our diverse team is ready to support you with expert, non-judgmental, and compassionate guidance on the phone and online.
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We’re one of Canada’s largest providers of accredited continuing professional development (CPD). Our evidence-based and data-informed programs are designed to help you and your teams improve the safety of your practice and empower better healthcare.
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CMPA provides compensation to patients proven to have been harmed through negligent medical care (fault in Québec).
Over the last ten years (2015-2024), we paid a total of $2.5 billion in patient compensation on behalf of our members. In 2024 alone, $322 million was paid to patients.
2024 Summary of CMPA’s Financial Performance
We understand the significant emotional toll that medico-legal events can have, and we know the unique challenges you face at every stage of your career. CMPA is dedicated to supporting physicians with their health and wellness needs during medico-legal events, and offers helpful articles, videos, and resources.
Validated by the Mayo Clinic, the Physician Well-Being Index (WBI) is a quick, user-friendly tool designed to help you measure your well-being, track it over time, and gain access to Canadian wellness resources.
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Our work helps shape the healthcare system for the benefit of both physicians and patients, so you can focus on what you do best: providing safe, quality care to your patients.
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Watch these videos to learn more about your CMPA membership and how we support you.
CMPA places the highest value on ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. As a new member, we invite you to read our privacy policy to understand how CMPA collects, uses, and discloses your information.
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