Registration - Organization

Canadian Medical Association / Alex Munter, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Medical Association
Senior Officer Name: Alex Munter, CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2014-07-29
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10814-782

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 34

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 6

Version 54 of 54 (2025-10-15 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 54 of 54 (2025-10-15 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocate for the implementation, by British Columbia and local law enforcement, of measures included in federal Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code to protect health care workers and anyone seeking health care treatment from violence, threats, intimidation, and harassment.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Hospitals, Justice and Law Enforcement, Municipal Affairs
CANADA HEALTH TRANSFER: engage British Columbia on increased federal funding for health care to the provinces and territories to ensure the sustainability of the health care system.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Taxation and Finance
DIGITAL HEALTH: engage British Columbia on increased federal investment in providing digital, virtual and telehealth services.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: engaging British Columbia on CMA’s advocacy for federal leadership, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, to address the health human resources crisis, with new federal measures including i) creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden to improve access to healthcare in areas of need and improve the well-being of health care providers, ii) ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team; iii) increasing access to virtual primary care for all people living in Canada; iv) increasing the number of doctors and nurses v) developing an action plan to get internationally trained doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners to work; vi) developing a strategy to support the mental health of health care workers, and vii) improving workforce data collection across health systems.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Environment, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE: Advocating for the introduction of a Bill that would require the establishment of wait-time targets and metrics for access to emergency and hospital care in British Columbia’s health Regions and mandate timely public performance reporting.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Health, Hospitals, Justice and Law Enforcement
Increased funding from the federal government to the provinces/territories to support primary health care services, addressing backlog, and support for the federal commitment for national standards for long term care.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Taxation and Finance
INDIGENOUS HEALTH AND RECONCILIATION WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: Implementation of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including addressing the ongoing structural inequities that marginalize Indigenous Peoples, advancing the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in societal systems and sectors, including health systems, and committing to collaborative and respectful relationships with Indigenous patients and communities. The CMA is also advocating to increase trust between Indigenous patients and health care providers, and to eliminate racism, inequitable access to care, and the ongoing harm caused to those within Canada’s health care system.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFER AND OTHER SUPPORTS: engage British Columbia on the creation of a Canada Mental Health transfer and improving access to mental health services.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Mental Health and Addictions
PAN-CANADIAN LICENSURE FOR REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: engage British Columbia on CMA’s advocacy for seeking federal government support, including studies and investment, to explore barriers and enablers for pan-Canadian licensure.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health
Seeking British Columbia's support, including studies, investment, and collaboration with other Canadian jurisdictions, to explore barriers and enablers to team-based health care, pan-Canadian licensure for regulated health care professionals, and a pan-Canadian health human resources strategy. Potential enabling legislation is also being discussed	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health
TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Science and Technology
• A targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the provincial government’s long-term plan for public infrastructure	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Infrastructure
• Create new policies and programs to improve access to health care (including home care, long-term care and primary care).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Infrastructure
• EMERGENCY FUNDING TO BOOST CAPACITY OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS: o Ensure a coordinated and consistent national response by the provincial government to COVID-19 across all jurisdictions and regions by delivering targeted and substantial emergency funding to ensure health systems have capacity to respond.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Ensuring a public health approach in the legalization of cannabis and improving the medical cannabis framework.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Cannabis, Health
• Ensuring a public health approach with respect to access to opioids in Canada.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Improvements to the health care services provided to aboriginal people in Canada (Provincial Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Increased investment in providing telehealth to rural and remote communities.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Increased restrictions on the sale and advertising of tobacco products in Canada, including new methods of consumption such as vaping.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Investments and needed regulations to improve the development of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) in Canada	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health
• New provincial policies and programs to support improved seniors care.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Senior Citizens
• Raise awareness and provide educational resources with respect to the impact of climate change on the health and well-being of Canadians	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Health
• Recruitment and retention of health care providers and provincial investment in residency spots.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Strengthen regulatory regime of natural health products. (Natural Health Products Regulations)	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health
• THE ACQUISITION AND THE DOMESTIC SUPPLY OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: o Ensuring the provincial government take additional measures ensure adequate supply, proper distribution, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment throughout health systems.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TARGETED TAX CREDIT TO ALLEVIATE THE NEGATIVE FINANCIAL IMPACTS EXPERIENCED BY HEALTH PROVIDERS IF THEY ARE QUARANTINED FOLLOWING PATIENT CARE: o Recommending that the provincial government establish a time-limited and targeted tax credit for health providers who may experience financial loss due to quarantine.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Taxation and Finance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Finance
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Interior Health Authority
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
SkilledTradesBC
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver Island Health Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Alex Munter, CEO

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Medical Association

Address:
1410 Blair Towers Place
Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
Canada

Description of Activities

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is the national professional advocacy organization representing physicians in every jurisdiction. The CMA unites over 85,000 members physicians on national health and medical matters. Formed in Quebec City in 1867, the CMA's rich history of advocacy led to some of Canada's most important health policy developments. As we look to the future, the CMA will focus on advocating for a healthy population and a vibrant profession. Advocacy is at the core of the CMA's business. The mission of Canada's doctors is empowering and caring for patients. The CMA engages in advocacy with federal, provincial and territorial governments as we advance our vision for a vibrant profession and a healthy population.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
Adrian Dix	Hospitality - refreshments made available for those who wanted any.	Convened several stakeholders from across multiple Canadian jurisdictions for discussion on health and health care.			2023-10-11	$26.97

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Canadian Medical Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

CMA Impact Inc.
- 1410 Blair Towers Place
  Suite 500
  Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Canadian Medical Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Owen Adams
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No