Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada

A national voice in medical regulation

The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) represents the organizations that license and regulate physicians across the country, the provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities (MRAs). We work together to protect the public and promote high standards in medical regulation. As a national voice in medical regulation, FMRAC leads collaboration and dialogue on the policies, practices, and challenges that shape Canada’s healthcare system. Through collaboration, service, and shared expertise, we support MRAs to help ensure that physicians are accountable and the public is protected in every jurisdiction in Canada. In doing so, FMRAC strengthens public trust and plays a vital role in the evolution of medical regulation in Canada. 

To advance medical regulation on behalf of the public through collaboration, common standards and best practices.

Three pillars enable FMRAC to achieve this mission as proactively and creatively as possible.

1. Enable Communities of Practice for Medical Regulatory Authorities
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across jurisdictions including with tools like the Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and the FMRAC Integrated Risk Management System (FIRMS).

2. Undertake Strategic Engagement and Advocacy at the National Level 

  • Serve as a common voice for medical regulatory authorities. 
  • Advocate at the federal level, with partners, government and media.
  • Promote pan-Canadian standards and the principle of public interest regulation. 
  • Monitor political developments and trends affecting members’ mandates. 

3. Support Innovation in Medical Regulation 

  • Advance best practices in regulation. 
  • Working with our members and partners, explore and innovate new approaches in the medical regulatory system.

Our Members

We represent all 13 provinces and territories of Canada.

Our Work

FMRAC’s current organizational priority is access to safe, competent physician care.

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