Canadian doctors predict government actions will reduce access to health care
- Hospital News
- Nov 28
- 1 min read
Hospital News
Published on November 27, 2025
New data from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) show that Canadian physicians are sounding the alarm over government decisions threatening the health care system. The findings reveal doctors’ widespread concern about the impact on patient care, workforce stability and physician morale.
Recent government actions, such as Alberta’s Bill 26 and Quebec’s Bill 2, which interfere with doctors’ abilities to take care of their patients, have captured the attention of the medical community. With 84% of physicians actively following developments, nearly half (43%) say they do not feel trusted or respected by governments, a sentiment that undermines the profession’s sustainability.
They also believe Canadians’ access to care is at risk, with 80% saying recruitment and retention of physicians will suffer, and 66% anticipating a decline in patient care quality.
The results are from Physician Pulse, a new joint initiative from the CMA and Abacus Data surveying doctors across the country.
