December 12, 2025
COA ADVOCACY UPDATE
"Nova Scotia Recognizes AOA-ABMS Board Certification Parity"​
We are thrilled to announce a landmark achievement for the osteopathic medical profession in Canada. After years of dedicated advocacy work, in addition to the COMLEX, Nova Scotia has officially recognized AOA-ABMS Board Certification parity, establishing an important precedent for osteopathic physicians across the country.
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July 10, 2025
CPSA UPDATE:
Alberta is Eliminating barriers for U.S.-trained Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
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CPSA has determined that training and certification for U.S. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is considered substantially equivalent to the training and certification provided through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS). This means U.S.-trained Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who completed AOA-approved programs can now start practising independently in Alberta right away.
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​​​​​​​​​​June 05, 2025
NEWS RELEASE
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"Province Making it Easier for American Doctors and Nurses to Work in Ontario"
Government cutting red tape to strengthen Ontario’s health-care workforce
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Dr. Zainab AbdurrahmanPresident, Ontario Medical Association
"The Ontario Medical Association supports the government’s efforts to reduce barriers to practice and enhance mobility for qualified health professionals, including those trained in the U.S. These changes help strengthen Ontario’s health workforce and improve timely access to care. Doctors remain committed to working with the Ministry to ensure that these changes deliver sustainable, high-quality care for Ontarians."

Paul Calandra
Acting Minister of Long-Term Care
"Our government is fixing long-term care by training, hiring and retaining thousands of health-care workers to provide high-quality care for residents. We welcome all U.S.-licensed health professionals looking for opportunities to practice and accelerate their careers in Ontario’s long-term care homes."

Dr. Eric Wong
President-Elect, Ontario College of Family Physicians
"Ontario’s plan to connect everyone with a family doctor is ambitious and essential—and growing the family medicine workforce is key to making it a reality. Reducing barriers for qualified physicians to practise in Ontario is a positive and timely step that can help improve access to care. As we work to attract new family physicians, we also need to continue moving forward with support for family physicians already providing high-quality care across the province. Together, these efforts will help strengthen the foundation of our health system for the long term."

