Canadian Medical Association (CMA)

About the CMA The CMA unites the medical profession in Canada to improve the health of Canadians and strengthen the health care system. Their strategic plan outlines how they support their members in achieving these goals. They focus on advocacy, seeking to inform and shape public policy with the perspective of Canada’s physicians. Insights from their members and CMA policy specialists help them advance initiatives and policies to address some of the most pressing health issues in Canada.  Values - Professionalism Uniting physicians on fundamental tenets important to the medical profession - Integrity Honesty in representing their members and conducting their business - Compassion Caring for physicians, patients and each other - Community building Bringing diverse communities together to pursue common goals Strategic Objectives - Unite and inspire physicians on health issues and causes that matter  - Engage in courageous, influential and collaborative dialogue and advocacy - Consistently bring a patient perspective to the work of the CMA