Your Feedback
Included below is a summary of the survey results. Many radiology departments have had to increase staffing and extend clinic hours. This is causing stress and even burnout especially during this trying time. Health human resources was identified as the greatest hurdle in reducing wait times, however, more equipment is also required. Referrals have increased and many people believe that things will never return to pre-pandemic levels. Things must change if we are going to be able to provide timely care for our patients.
If this resonates, we want to hear from you. You can provide your input by participating in the survey below.
Get Involved
The CAR supports the radiology community and continues to advocate for an increased investment in medical imaging equipment, health human resources and the implementation of innovative imaging solutions to help radiologists in their practice. The CAR has asked the federal government to invest $1.5 billion over five years in these priorities. Further details regarding our asks can be found in our 2022 Pre-Budget Submission. We believe that we have made progress over the last few years and are hopeful that this will result in action. Healthcare is a central priority to the Federal Election and party leaders have indicated their stance in this area. We can use your support. As radiologists practicing in various regions, you have an opportunity to join the cause by engaging in grassroots advocacy.
Join POP
We have implemented a Parliamentary Outreach Program, which CAR members can join. We encourage you to sign up for this program. Once you join, we will connect with you and provide access to resources to help you make an impact in your community and tools to reach out to your MP. All these resources and more can be found on the CAR website.
It is Time to Act
Now is the time to act. Collectively we have the power to initiate change and to garner support among our various political representatives. This is a national issue that spans across Canada and impacts everyone. Ensuring equitable access to quality imaging care for Canadians is paramount to the CAR. Equally important is to provide our members with the resources they need to help minimize wait times and deliver superior patient care. Included below, we have summarized the various parties’ platforms. This will help you become familiar with the issues and priorities of each ideology.
| Conservative | Liberal | NDP | Bloc Quebecois | Green Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Support Canadians suffering from addictions | • Tax incentive for health professionals setting up in rural communities | • Mental and perinatal health | • Address labour shortages | The Green Party has yet to release their election platform and list of priorities. |
| • Reorient the Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy | • Expand virtual health care services | • Universal dental care | • Prepare for future pandemics and threats | |
| • Increase the Canada Health Transfer | • $10B to eliminate waitlists | • Confronting the opioid emergency | • Increase the Canada Health Transfer | |
| • Introduce the Canada Mental Health Action Plan | • $3.2B to hire 7,500 family doctors and nurses | • Universal pharmacare | • Improve conditions for seniors | |
| • Invest in palliative care | • $10/day child care and 10 days of paid sick leave | FULL PLATFORM | • Propose a strategy for vaccine production | |
| FULL PLATFORM | No platform released. A link to the healthcare announcement can be found here. | FULL PLATFORM (French only) |
We are here to support each other as clinicians, and I plan to do my part to best represent radiologists nationally leading up to the election and throughout the coming year.
Dr. Gilles Soulez
CAR President