Events

Across Canada, many people are struggling to find a family doctor or to access care where and when they need it. Policymakers are confronting the fact that after decades of reforms, primary care service volume is falling and inequities are widening. There are more primary care physicians than ever before, but at the same time they are reporting record levels of overwork and exhaustion.

This event will present data describing how primary care patient access and physician practice patterns are changing. We’ll explore factors that may be driving changes and what these might mean for future capacity. We’ll conclude by considering different approaches that can help ensure equitable access to quality primary care in Canada.