I look forward to working alongside public health professionals, partners and communities across the country to protect and promote the health of Canadians.

I am deeply honoured to be appointed Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer.

It is a privilege to serve Canadians at a time when trusted, evidence-based public health leadership is more important than ever.

Eye-opening stats from the recent CFIB/CMA survey on physician paperwork. We were already feeling it, and now we have the stats to back it up.

Patients deserve our full attention, and doctors deserve a healthy work/life balance. Let’s move forward with the solutions we know can make that happen.

Artificial intelligence is part of our reality. As health care professionals, it can make a positive impact on our workload, administrative burden and rates of burnout – but it is also our responsibility to ensure we’re integrating it properly.

Alberta’s proposed private care plan will not reduce wait times. It will worsen them. The evidence is consistent in Canada and abroad: parallel public–private systems lead to poorer outcomes and longer waits, with many patients paying twice for care.

This work is crucial & doctors want to be part of bringing AI into healthcare in a way that helps & protects all Canadians. Thank you to the Empire Club for creating this event and to Minister Solomon for sharing your vision. I hope this is the first of many conversations with @cmadocs.bsky.social

AI will never replace physicians but physicians who use AI may replace those who don't. With our health systems so overburdened, AI has the potential to make a positive impact by reducing administrative burden, completing patient risk assessments & analysing complex medical investigations.

So pleased to represent physicians in conversation with Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation @evansolomon.bsky.social and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy .

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death | CBC News Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...

So sad & angry about this. Sad for a family who was just trying to make the best decisions they could. This profound grief didn't need to happen. Angry because whether for money, influence or political gain people are still spreading disinformation that is killing children
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Profound health inequities persist in Canada. We need to work together in humility to build a health system that upholds Indigenous rights with the goal of eliminating these inequities. I encourage you to spend some time observing #NDTR reflecting on your own reconciliation journey in the year ahead

Today, September 28, marks five years since Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old Atikamekw woman, died in a Quebec hospital after she was denied the care she needed. A coroner’s inquest confirmed that racism and prejudice were factors in her death.

doctorsmanitoba.ca on Instagram: "The best research to date found no link between using Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and autism. We know this because the…" The best research to date found no link between using Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and autism. We know this because the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, as well as their U.S. counterparts, have stated it. What is risky is untreated fevers during pregnancy, which can cause miscarriage, organ malformations, cardiovascular complications, and even autism. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor about using medications safely, and check out our Guide at GettingHealthy.ca for healthy pregnancy tips.View all comments

There is no link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism.

This lie is leading women to feel unnecessary guilt. Pregnant people deserve to have their pain recognized and treated.

Fever in pregnancy is dangerous and Tylenol is the safest fever medication

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The More Protein, the Better?

71% of people are trying to eat more protein, with no clear evidence that they need it.

Almost no one talks about trying to increase their fibre intake, which is directly linked to lowered risk for colon cancer.

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I think everyone in science feels anxious about misinformation

Misinformation knows no border

COVID-19 vaccine free for pregnant Albertans but many don't know that, doctors warn | CBC News Pregnant Albertans are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine this fall, but doctors say they are not aware of any clear messaging from the provincial government to either patients or health-care provid...

Important info if you are pregnant in Alberta

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The CMA stands with the @medwma.bsky.social in condemning attacks on hospitals, health care workers, journalists, and civilians. Physicians, nurses, and journalists play a vital role in conflict zones, protecting them is a matter of international humanitarian law and human rights.

Vaccines do not cause autism
Turbo cancer is not real
Sunscreen does not cause cancer
Seed oils are not bad for you
Doctors are not hiding cures from you

These and so many other lies are hurting Canadians. As physicians and scientists, we need to stand up for science

#sciencematters

Throughout my career, I’ve seen how science has shaped safer, more effective care for patients. But I’ve also seen how misinformation can cause real harm. We all share a responsibility to defend science and safeguard public trust.
#ScienceMatters

Medical education should reflect the people it serves. With accreditation now fully sovereign, Canada is safeguarding equity, diversity and inclusion in how we train future physicians. A proud step forward for our learners and communities.
#MedEd

SummerToba Challenge 2025

Tell me about your favourite places to walk and how you will add 15 minutes of fast walking to your day.

And go to gettinghealthy.ca/summertoba to enter the contest!

Getting Healthy contest: few days left!

Whether or not there is a contest, I'm still here to encourage you to get healthy this summer

Did you know?
A new study found that 15 min/day of fast walking ⬇️ mortality by 20%! Imagine if a drug produced results like that
DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2025.107738

Whenever I spend time with med students I’m reminded why I do what I do. The energy that fills the rooms at orientation each year is magnetic, refreshing and gives me hope.

Congrats @ubcmedicine.bsky.social class of 2029: hold on to this feeling. And remember @cmadocs.bsky.social has your back 💪

Our system needs a lot of work. But when private care is typically more expensive and lower quality (while also stealing docs and nurses from the public system), it can't be treated as a long-term solution.

Joining the CMA Board of Directors or committee is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of the profession. These positions build professional development and enable you to make a real impact.

We need thoughtful, dedicated leaders to help build a stronger health workforce in Canada.

July 1 thousands of new residents across Canada begin their work as doctors

It’s the start of long shifts, tough lessons and meaningful moments. They’ve trained for this. They’re passionate, hardworking and they are ready

Spot a red backpack? 👀🎒 That’s a new grad!
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There’s so much we can learn from one another to build stronger, more sustainable health systems.

Dr Joss Reimer (@jossreimer) on Threads As past-president of the @cma_docs, I was honoured to attend the British Medical Association’s (thebmas) annual meeting this week. We had thoughtful conversations about team-based care, #physicianwe...

As past-president of @cmadocs.bsky.social I was honoured to attend the British Med Assoc's annual meeting this week

We had thoughtful conversations about team-based care, climate & health, #physicianwellness, #burnout, and how to better support our medical learners

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Indigenous Peoples, including patients, care providers and medical students, continue to experience racism in the health care system. Foundational change to medical culture is not only possible, it is critical, and the CMA is committed to seeing it through.

Learn more: cma.ca/reconciliation.

I'm thankful to live in a country committed to science and health. Thank you to Global Affairs Canada and Secretary of State Randeep Sarai for your pledge of ongoing support for Gavi!

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