RECONCILIATION WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN CANADA: Implementation of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including addressing the ongoing structural inequities that marginalize Indigenous Peoples, advancing the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in societal systems and sectors, including health systems, advancing compensation for Indigenous children and committing to collaborative and respectful relationships with Indigenous patients and communities HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: Recruitment and retention of health care providers and federal investment in residency spots HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE: A targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the federal governments long-term plan for public infrastructure DIGITAL HEALTH: Increased investment in providing digital, virtual and telehealth services to rural and remote communities HEALTH WORKFORCE PLANNING: Invest in pan-Canadian health workforce planning, including data infrastructure, and a physician supply needs-based planning tool, to ensure Canadians have timely access to health providers while supporting the well-being of health workers SAFETY OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND PATIENTS: Advocate for the implementation, by all applicable jurisdictions, of measures to protect health care workers and anyone seeking health care treatment from violence, threats, intimidation, and harassment HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the health of Canadians COVID-19 VACCINATION STRATEGY: Advocacy on vaccine supply, distribution, ensuring involvement of primary care in vaccination strategy, public education, and federal role in the development of vaccine passport and domestic certification system MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING: Advancing the medical professions perspectives as part of the parliamentary review required by Bill C-7 OLDER ADULTS CARE BENEFIT: New older adults care benefit program to deliver funding to older adults and caregivers to cover out of pocket health care costs PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA) PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information NATIONAL PHYSICIANS DAY: CMA is advocating for a National Physicians Day in Canada THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS: Establish an emergency National Mental Health Support Services hotline for all health care providers during the pandemic, to ensure health care providers have the assistance they need to deal with an increasing patient load EQUITABLE GLOBAL ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINE: advocacy on equitable global distribution and access to COVID-19 vaccine ANTI-RACISM PLAN: implementation of a nation-wide anti-racism plan, recognizing that racism is a structural determinant of health and drives health and social inequities FEDERAL HEALTH FUNDING TO EXPAND PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY: Recommendation for a $1 billion investment to expand Canadas public health capacity CANADIAN PHARMACEUTICAL STRATEGY: A national strategy to ensure all Canadian have access to safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs regardless of employment status or geography. ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH ISSUES: Improvement in federal legislation to address climate change FEDERAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR A NEW PRIMARY CARE ACCESS FUND: Recommendation for a funding commitment to ensure that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary care team PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE: Improved national standards and investment in the area of palliative and end of life care. PAN-CANADIAN LICENSURE FOR REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Seeking federal government support, including studies and investment, to explore barriers and enablers for pan-Canadian licensure BLOOD BAN: adjust eligibility criteria for blood donors so that these criteria are behaviour-based and do not consider sexual orientation FEDERAL LE