The Canadian Medical Association issued a historic apology for past and ongoing abuses toward Indigenous peoples, acknowledging systemic racism and unethical practices within healthcare
the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), recognized as the largest and oldest representation body for medical professionals in Canada, delivered a solemn apology from Victoria, B.C. Dr. Joss Reimer, the CMA president, addressed historical and systemic mistreatment of Indigenous peoples—including forced sterilizations, institutional segregation, and medical experimentation—declaring: “We are deeply ashamed.”
This apology followed a multiyear ethics and archival review that unearthed painful truths from parliamentary debates, social media, community accounts, and official records. The CMA’s acknowledgment marked a critical moment in confronting the ongoing legacy of racism in Canada’s healthcare institutions.
The apology catalyzed discussions around structural reforms in medical education, stronger policies against discrimination, and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities to ensure inclusive, respectful care and to embrace reconciliation within health systems.
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