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For Immediate Release Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Calls on Ontario to Reconsider CaRMS Policy on International Medical Graduates October 16, 2025 – Shawville, Quebec The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) joins the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) in urging the Ontario government to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SRPC Welcomes CMA Policy on Integrated Health Workforce Planning, Calls for Urgent National Action to Address Rural Health Crisis October 25, 2025 — Shawville QC The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) welcomes the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) new policy, Building Capacity through Integrated Health Workforce Planning, and commends the CMA

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) hosted a Rural Reach Webinar featuring Dr. Terri Aldred, a family physician, educator, and advocate for Indigenous health, along with Elder Cheryl Schwitzer, who offered traditional opening and closing prayers. Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on

Applications due Sept. 20/25  📣Are you a medical student passionate about rural medicine?  If so, the SRPC Student Committee wants you! Apply by September 20, 2025 ⚠️IMPORTANT: All members of the Student Committee must also be members of the SRPC or your application will not be considered. Medical students have free membership! Visit: https://srpc.ca/students/   Who

Rural ERs Are Not “Glorified Walk-in Clinics”: SRPC Responds to Globe and Mail Column On July 8, 2025, Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard published a piece titled “Should Every Small-Town Hospital Have its Own ER?”.  While we generally respect Mr. Picard’s contributions to health journalism, this particular article struck a deeply concerning chord

The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) welcomes the Federal Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada’s (FMRAC) evaluation of the Atlantic Registry pilot and recognizes the efforts made by provincial regulators to trial a model of regional licensure. As long-standing advocates for national licensure, we see this as a significant and positive step. However, in

Winnipeg, MB – On the evening of Friday, April 25th, the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) proudly hosted the 2025 SRPC Awards Ceremony at the historic Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event was co-hosted by SRPC President Dr. Gavin Parker and Dr. Gabe Woollam, Chair of the Nominations and Awards Committee.

Winnipeg, MB – At its Annual General Meeting held in Winnipeg on April 25, 2025, the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) passed a pivotal motion to seek funding that will enable the organization to lead the development of a comprehensive national rural health workforce plan. The motion underscores SRPC’s role as the national

Canada’s rural health workforce is in crisis, and urgent action is needed. Severe shortages of rural physicians and closures of emergency departments are regularly reported across Canada. The number of Canadians living in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities who do not have a family physician is growing each year. The Caring for Canadians report has

Championing Change for Rural Health Care – Addressing the Rural Physician Shortage The SRPC is excited to share an important advocacy campaign that needs your support to make a real impact. A crisis is unfolding in Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. The physician shortage is leaving families without essential care, often forcing them to