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Health committee We support investments that have been made to support mental health in the past, and investments that have been made to support what's happening now in the pandemic and what's been happening since March. Our need today is to emphasize—regardless of what's been done in the past—
November 30th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Health committee That is a critical point in terms of those health care providers and all those who work alongside them. Again, it's to have enhanced services within provinces, within those areas, to target the type of support those providers need. We need those people to be in good shape; we ne
November 30th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Health committee Thank you very much for the question. First, I am here representing the 80,000 members of the Canadian Medical Association, who have been on the front line tirelessly for the last nine months. I want to thank them and acknowledge their service and commitment. I also want to e
November 30th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Health committee Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's my honour to appear before you today. My name is Dr. Ann Collins. In a three-decade career, I have taught family medicine, run a full-time practice, served with the Canadian Armed Forces and worked in nursing home care. Today, as president of the Canad
November 30th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Justice committee Fundamentally, the CMA supports maintaining the balance between three equally legitimate considerations: respecting decisional autonomy for those eligible Canadians who are seeking access, protecting vulnerable persons through careful attention to safeguards and creating an envir
November 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Justice committee Thank you, Madam Chair. I will just say briefly that the Canadian Medical Association looks forward to working together and providing what input and support we can for a parliamentary review on these very complex issues.
November 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Justice committee Our comment is around the language that is used in the bill. It is a problem in that it does potentially stigmatize those living with mental illness. We recognize that this is another complex issue that will continue to be dealt with as we move through these legislative processes
November 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Justice committee This is one of the areas in which there is no consensus when we survey our physician members. It is an area that I believe reflects what is heard at other tables. It is an area that requires further clarity and further review.
November 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Justice committee The Canadian Medical Association feels it is important for all of us and for parliamentarians to consider the concerns and to respect the needs of vulnerable populations. We feel that safeguards should ensure that there's no undue influence on any patient, either those seeking MA
November 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins
Justice committee Thank you, Madam Chair. It's my honour to appear before you today. I am Dr. Ann Collins. Over the past three decades in practising medicine, I have taught family medicine, run a family practice, served with the Canadian Armed Forces and worked in nursing home care. Today, in my
November 5th, 2020Committee meeting
Dr. Ann Collins