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Announcements, statements and updates from Black Physicians of Canada.
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New Resources Added to the Black Health Hub
An update on new articles, tools and opportunities available in the Black Health Hub.
National Conference: Save the Date
The next BPC national conference is coming. Details will be shared soon.
Chapter Update: Building Community Locally
An update on how local chapters are bringing members together across the country.
Advocacy Update: Our Work on Health Equity
A brief update on BPC’s ongoing advocacy for equity in health care and medical education.
Canadian Medical Association: News and Statements
Follow news and statements on health policy from the Canadian Medical Association.
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Update regarding Ontario Residency Policy
On April 9, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Health informed the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that the new Ontario CaRMS eligibility requirements would be rescinded. This policy required applicants to have completed two years of Ontario high school to be eligible for first-iteration participation, which would have excluded international medical graduates (IMGs) from the process.
Joint Statement: BPAO & BPC on Ontario’s Revised IMG Residency Eligibility Policy
The Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario (BPAO) and Black Physicians of Canada (BPC) strongly oppose the Ontario Ministry of Health’s recent change to IMG residency eligibility criteria, which now requires two years of Ontario high school attendance for first-iteration eligibility.
