Position Statement on National Physician Licensure (2023)

As the body that represents the 13 Canadian medical regulatory authorities (MRA), the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) supports the concept of enhanced physician mobility and finding ways for all Canadians to access medical care. Over the past number of years, MRAs have developed and introduced various initiatives to support this objective, both individually and collectively through FMRAC. This work includes the careful examination of the benefits, feasibility, and implications of implementing National Physician Licensure in the complex context of the Canadian healthcare system.

FMRAC recognizes the crisis that exists in Canada and the MRAs are working hard to support their respective health systems in improving access to healthcare. FMRAC welcomes governments’ engagement in the development of a framework that supports physician mobility while recognizing the importance of effective professional regulation and ensuring continued accountability for the provision of safe and competent medical care to Canadians.

Approved January 2023