There are many reasons why a national licensure could be a huge benefit to Canadians, but I think primarily it relates to access to care. As we're learning more about virtual care and how it can be deployed, a pan-Canadian licence suddenly allows any practitioner in the country to be available to any patient. It also provides opportunities for health workforce mobility to provide support in rural and remote parts of the country.
I think there are many, many benefits for physicians and for patients that will improve access, sustainability and retention.