Resources Supporting Advocacy
Advocacy Toolkits
Canadan Medical Association: Guide to Political Action
https://www.cma.ca/Assets/assets-library/document/en/advocacy/MD-MP-SkillsGuidebook-e.pdf
- Introductory, 20-page guide to Canadian government and physician advocacy
- Describes how bills become law, glossary of terms, template conversations with Members of Parliament
Canadian Medical Association: MD-MP Contact Program
https://www.macpeds.com/documents/OptionalResources-HowtoWriteAdvocacyLetters.pdf
- Introductory, 16-page guide to effective conversations with Members of Parliament, building relationships, and letter-writing
Presentations and Seminars
Canadian Medical Association: Advocacy Skills Training
https://www.cma.ca/En/Pages/advocacy-skills-training.aspx
- CMA staff and guest speakers may be able to provide an introduction to government, policy, and advocacy via webinars, videoconferences, or in-person events
- Contact [email protected]
Financial Resources
Canadian Federation of Medical Students: Student Initiative Grants
https://cfms.org/what-we-do/finances/student-initiative-grants.html
- Funding available for projects that enhance medical education, the health care system, or the local community
Alberta Medical Association: Emerging Leaders in Health Promotion Grant Program
https://www.albertadoctors.org/about/awards/health-promo-grant
- Grant program for the health advocacy initiatives of medical students and residents
Ontario Medical Students Association: Innovator Grants
- Funding available for projects that enhance Ontario medical education, the provincial health care system, or the community
Advocacy Awards
Canadian Medical Association: Sir Charles Tupper Award for Political Action
https://www.cma.ca/sir-charles-tupper-award-political-advocacy
- The Sir Charles Tupper Award is presented at General Council to a member of the MD-MP Contact Program or other CMA member who has demonstrated leadership, commitment, and dedication in advancing the goals and policies of the CMA through grassroots advocacy
Canadian Medical Association: Awards for Young Leaders
https://www.cma.ca/awards-young-leaders
- Awarded for exemplary commitment and leadership in one of the following domains: political, clinical, education, research and community service
Doctors of British Columbia: Changemaker Award
- The Changemaker Award recognizes medical residents and students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and dedication to the cause of advancing the policies, views, and goals of Doctors of BC, or of a medical resident / student organization in BC, through grassroots advocacy efforts