Margot Burnell
Margot Burnell is the president of the Canadian Medical Association, advocating for better access to healthcare and essential medications in Canada. In recent discussions, she has emphasized the importance of recognizing medical professionals' credentials across provinces and enhancing physician labor mobility, particularly in light of the challenges posed by the Carney government's policies.
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Margot Burnell is the CMA president and a medical oncologist in New Brunswick.
About half of Canadians are turning to AI for health information, survey says
Canada· 2026-02-10
Margot Burnell, president of the Canadian Medical Association, said the inability to easily share records between health care providers could lead to poor care for patients.
Canada introduces legislation to create a more connected health-care systemCanada· 2026-02-05
Margot Burnell, the president of the Canadian Medical Association, stated that this measure represents a step in the right direction.
Le Canada lance la résidence temporaire pour les médecins étrangers en 2026
Morocco· 2025-12-09
Margot Burnell, president of the Canadian Medical Association, highlighted the shortage of family physicians in Canada.
Ottawa to fast-track foreign doctors’ permanent residencyCanada· 2025-12-08
Margot Burnell, president of the Canadian Medical Association, said in a Wednesday statement that Ms. Smith’s comments are contradictory.
Surgeons will be focus of Alberta’s public-private health care model, Smith saysCanada· 2025-11-20
Margot Burnell, president of the CMA, warned that Alberta’s private care plans may weaken the public health system.
Alberta defends public-private health care model as experts say it could violate Canada Health ActCanada· 2025-11-19
Margot Burnell, president of the CMA, said in an interview Tuesday that the association would welcome federal intervention.
Federal Health Minister wants to remove interprovincial mobility barriers for physiciansCanada· 2025-10-15
Canadian Medical Association president Margot Burnell echoed that patients’ abilities to access necessary medications should not depend upon their ability to pay.
Carney’s cabinet has had 100 days to change Canada. What has it done so far?Canada· 2025-08-22
