January 17, 2025

This week’s Vitals: 1,443 words / 5 min read

See our top stories about a new interpretation of the Canadian Health Act and how it affects members, the latest on the call to drop capital gains hikes, caring for medical learners throughout the CaRMS match cycle and the latest CPD and event opportunities.

TOP STORIES

01

Federal Directive on Non-Physician Care

379 words / 1.5 min read / For all members

Late last week, the federal government issued a statement introducing a new interpretation of the Canadian Health Act, which would require provinces to cover services deemed medically necessary if provided by non-physician professionals such as nurse practitioners or pharmacists. This directive captured our immediate attention, as Manitoba and many provinces lack any meaningful frameworks about integrated, team-based care.

We’ve outlined our perspective and the CMA response in our full story.

➡️ Click here to learn more.

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Caring during CaRMS

194 words / 1 min read / For all members

The interview period for the first iteration of the 2025 R-1 Main Residency Match begins on January 18, and in the lead-up, medical learners have been getting ready with research, references, application deadlines and interview prep. After the national interview and ranking periods, Match Day arrives on March 4, 2025.

It’s a lot to manage on top of the demands of medical school, life and the preparations for entry into postgraduate medical training. 

Read how you can help support medical learners.

03

Doctors Manitoba Joins Call to Drop Capital Gains Plans

71 words / .5 min read / For all members

Last week we reported on the lack of clarity to capital gains hikes being reversed following the prorogation of parliament following Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation. We have been concerned since the start of this policy change last year that the capital gains hike unfairly affects physicians and your retirement planning.

The CMA is hosting a virtual town hall for physicians on capital gains on January 27. Get more information on event and register now.

This week, we joined with the Canadian Medical Association and other provincial groups to call on the federal government to drop the plans. See our letter here.

409 words / 2 min read

See this week’s updates including:

• Changes to MRI requisitions from Shared Health
• Ordering new plastic health cards
• New plan to end chronic homelessness

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Here are the most read and important recent stories, in case you missed them:



• The increase in the capital gains inclusion rate took effect June 25, 2024. The changes are now in limbo with Trudeau’s resignation. Find out the latest here.  
• Missed our recap of 2024? Read the highlights of key moments from the year and tips and invitations to take you into 2025 with Doctors Manitoba: A Year in Review.

EVENTS & CPD

See our highlighted events, including:

• Monday night’s Doctors Manitoba webinar about joining our board and board governance – there’s still time to join this informative session with our expert panel including President Dr. Randy Guzman, CEO Theresa Oswald, and current and former board members. 

• The release of the CMA Health & Media Tracking Survey online Tuesday with a discussion: How healthy is Canada’s information environment? Action in the face of misinformation.

• Dr. Marcia Anderson’s talk at the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network Conference on February 12, and  

• Virtual training on childhood ADHD from Project ECHO.

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