ITPC

We are writing to express our deep disappointment with the CMA newsletter’s coverage of the B.C. Supreme Court ruling on Return-Of-Service (ROS) obligations for Internationally Trained Physicians (ITPs). The one-sided framing of the ruling, focused primarily on its potential effect on those communities without acknowledging the experiences and perspectives of ITPs who have been subject to this mandatory obligation, is extremely concerning.

We are writing to express our deep disappointment with the joint statement issued on September 21, 2026. Our primary concern is the disconnect between this statement and Doctors of BC’s mandate to represent and advocate for physicians across British Columbia. 31.1% of practicing physicians in BC are ITPs. These physicians are Doctors of BC members and should reasonably expect their professional association to represent their interests when policies directly affecting them are

ITPO members Dr. Mariana Jardim (Former Vice Chair and now PAR consultant) and Dr. Anjali Menezes have co-authored a powerful new article in the Canadian Family Physician journal that examines the systemic challenges faced by ITPs and calls for urgent reforms to support their integration into Canada's healthcare system.