OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- As Canada's premiers gather in Prince Edward Island for the Council of the Federation Summer meeting, Canadians are looking for health care solutions that will help build a stronger country and workforce.

Doctors know the need for health care has never been greater than now. With nearly 6 million Canadians who don't have a family physician, health systems continue to face significant pressures including another summer of ER closures.

Across Canada, physicians see the damage done to young people's health by some digital platforms. Our Premiers must continue to pressure Big Tech and parliamentarians to protect children online and support passing the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) to protect children's mental health, privacy and personal safety. 

The Canadian Medical Association is also asking all Premiers to support the passage of the connected care legislation (Bill S-5) this Fall and take the steps necessary to implement patient data sharing and alleviate physician administrative burden. Premiers should also stand united against any health care proposals that run counter to the spirit of the Canada Health Act.

Health care continues to rank among Canadians' top concerns. Canadians expect leadership, collaboration and progress on solutions that will strengthen the health system and improve access to care.

Canada strong starts with healthy Canadians.

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi
President, Canadian Medical Association

Dr. Adam Thompson
President, Doctors of BC

Dr. Alon Altman
President, Doctors Manitoba

Dr. Carl Boucher
President, New Brunswick Medical Society

Dr. Mimmi Thompson
President, Northwest Territories Medical Association

Dr. Rebecca Hicks
President, Ontario Medical Association

Dr. David Antel
President, Medical Society of Prince Edward Island

Dr. Carla Holinaty
President, Saskatchewan Medical Association

Dr. Derek Bryant
President, Yukon Medical Association

SOURCE Canadian Medical Association