The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is urging the federal government to reduce administrative burdens and barriers for family physicians so that they can deliver better patient care. "The fastest way to increase access to care in Canada is to give family doctors their time back," she said. Cook also said family doctors are "unnecessarily used as gatekeepers" for patients to access the Disability Tax Credit. The urgency of Bill S-5Cook also called for health information to be connected and accessible regardless of location of care. According to the Canadian Income Survey, close to three million Canadians aged 15 and older in the provinces reported unmet health care needs in 2022.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2026 13:43 UTC