Doctor Shortage

As many as 13,000 foreign-trained doctors unable to work in Canada due to bureaucracy, Royal College estimates
There could be as many as 13,000 more doctors practicing in Canada if it were not for the licensing restrictions on internationally trained physicians, the Royal College of Physicians testified before a House of Commons committee
Manitoba doctor numbers rise, but retention still a major issue
Doctors Manitoba is reporting a record number of new doctors in the province this year, but adds that it is difficult to keep physicians from leaving.

National licensure, pharmacare funding up for discussion as Canada's health ministers meet in Calgary

Federal, provincial and territorial health ministers are in Calgary for two days of meetings, with interprovincial credential recognition and funding agreements up for discussion.
Federal health minister wants to introduce legislation to remove interprovincial barriers for healthcare workers

A national licensure could be part of this legislation, Marjorie Michel told the Globe and Mail.
Canada’s physicians still have high rates of burnout, but more are starting to seek help: CMA survey

The Canadian Medical Association has released some preliminary results from its 2025 National Physician Health Survey, finding that doctors are doing slightly better since the days of COVID, but high rates of burnout persist.
Leaving family med: Finding mindfulness in helping others reduce their stress

Feeling disillusioned about the high stress levels and administrative burden in family medicine, here's how one doctor made the career switch to being a wellness educator.
Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

Canadians require about 23,000 family doctors to meet current and emerging needs. It seems insurmountable, but options do exist and, no doubt, multiple approaches will be needed. What’s possible?
New CPSBC bylaws in B.C. streamlines licensure for U.S. docs, IMGs

Under the new bylaws, set to take effect July 7, U.S. physicians with the appropriate accreditation will be able to obtain full licensure in B.C.
Society of Rural Physicians offers rebuttal to FMRAC’s lukewarm review of Atlantic Registry

The FMRAC report, released back in March, concluded that the Atlantic Registry did not have a significant impact on access to care or physician mobility.
Manitoba eases licensing requirements for U.S. docs, launches ad campaign in several states

As of May 30, 2025, almost any fully licensed U.S. physician can apply for full licensure in Manitoba without having to apply for provisional registration

As many as 13,000 foreign-trained doctors unable to work in Canada due to bureaucracy, Royal College estimates

Manitoba doctor numbers rise, but retention still a major issue

National licensure, pharmacare funding up for discussion as Canada's health ministers meet in Calgary

Federal health minister wants to introduce legislation to remove interprovincial barriers for healthcare workers

Canada’s physicians still have high rates of burnout, but more are starting to seek help: CMA survey

Leaving family med: Finding mindfulness in helping others reduce their stress

Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

New CPSBC bylaws in B.C. streamlines licensure for U.S. docs, IMGs

Society of Rural Physicians offers rebuttal to FMRAC’s lukewarm review of Atlantic Registry

Manitoba eases licensing requirements for U.S. docs, launches ad campaign in several states