NLMA News

Canadian Medical Association urges Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to not Amend the Medical Act

The CMA is calling on Premier Andrew Furey to not Amend Membership Requirements of Medical Act. The Department of Health advised the NLMA that it plans to change the legislation to remove the requirement that physicians must be members of the NLMA. Read More

John Abbott is misleading the public about the NLMA’s polling numbers

Yesterday in the House of Assembly, John Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development attempted to discredit the NLMA’s polling data on the number of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who do not have a family doctor. Read More

News Release: Finance Minister does not tell the full story about Physician Services Budget

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News Release: NLMA suspends contract negotiations with government

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) has provided written notice to the provincial government that it is immediately suspending contract negotiations to consult with its members. Read More

President's Letter: NLMA suspending negotiations to consult with members, government threatening to change Medical Act

On October 7, the NLMA provided written notice to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador that we are immediately suspending contract negotiations to consult with our members. Read More