A message from the 2024 regulated members of CPSA Council

As the regulator for physicians and physician assistants in Alberta, CPSA’s primary focus is on the provision of safe and high-quality care for Albertans. In compliance with the Health Professions Act, we on Council are largely responsible for governing CPSA, ensuring the organization meets its obligations to Albertans. We take this commitment very seriously. As regulated members, we apply our unique perspective as medical professionals to provide a balanced view of what we as practitioners and our patients are experiencing.

In recent years, it has become apparent that due to multiple factors, public mistrust towards institutions, especially in health care, is at an all-time high. We are committed as a Council to confronting misinformation and rebuilding trust by prioritizing transparency, accountability and good governance. Our primary goal, as always, is to ensure CPSA continues to operate its programs with the safety of Albertans at the forefront.

Each member of Council has been on an individual journey towards Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to intentional learning, and 2024 was an impactful year of education and reflection. The personal and group learnings we have undertaken this past year have led to open discussions at the Council table, focusing on improving relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Treaty 6, 7 and 8 Territories. Through this work, we hope to demonstrate Council’s unwavering commitment to ensuring all patients in Alberta receive care that is free from discrimination and bias.

Even faced with challenges, surprises and uncertainty, our mandate guides us in every decision we make, allowing us to do the right thing and build confidence in CPSA as it continues to serve Albertans. Serving on CPSA Council is an incredible honour and complements our careers as healthcare providers, as we strive to do what’s best for patients while growing skills in regulation and leadership. We encourage all regulated members to consider serving on Council at some point throughout their careers.