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CARP News May 6, 2025

The shortage of family doctors in Canada and the proliferation of hallway medicine is nothing short of a national crisis which requires a crisis level response from governments.

One tactic governments could consider to support hiring more doctors is to eliminate the red tape that often impedes qualified healthcare professionals from practicing in Canada, whether those be interprovincial barriers impeding the mobility of medical professionals or international medical graduates (IMGs) who received their degrees abroad and require additional credentials.

As an organization dedicated to advocating for the needs of seniors, CARP supports policies and initiatives that contribute to a better healthcare system for all Canadians. In recent provincial elections in BC, Ontario and Nova Scotia, CARP highlighted the challenges seniors face with wait times and the need for policies that prioritize timely and accessible care for older adults.

Balancing the need for more doctors while maintaining high standards in our health systems should not be an impossible challenge in addressing Canada’s physician shortage.

Read more at CARP.ca