The Reaching Out Newsletter is your source of family medicine news, commentary on government policy, federal government news releases, and CFPC political action from across Canada.
CFPC Provincial and National Action
Road Map to Better Health:
Family physicians know that strong, healthy starts help us to grow and thrive. As Canada’s elected leaders set a course for the new government, the CFPC proposesfour essential steps for the federal government to take to support Canadians’ cherished health care system.
A Guide for Reflection on Ethical Issues Concerning Assisted Suicide and Voluntary Euthanasia:
In response to the Supreme Court of Canada ruling, the CFPC is proud to release a guidance document that will assist family physicians in addressing requests for medical aid in dying.
Fun Fact of the Month
Canada's new federal Minister of Health, The Honourable Dr. Jane Philpott is the first physician to hold this post.
Opposition Shadow Cabinet and Health Critics Appointed: The Hon. Kellie Leitch (Simcoe–Grey) and Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) have been appointed as health critics in the Conservative Party and New Democratic Party shadow cabinets, respectively.
The TrudeauMetre:
On October 19th 2015, Canadians elected a Liberal government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The TrudeauMetreis a non-partisan collaborative citizen initiative that tracks the federal government's performance with regards to its electoral platform.
CFPC’s mission is to support family physicians through certification, advocacy, leadership, research, and learning opportunities that enable them to provide high-quality health care for their patients and their communities.
We welcome your input and feedback! Please direct inquiries and submissions to Arlen Keen, manager of Health Policy and Government Relations at 905-629-0900 x 295 or akeen@cfpc.ca.
