June 5, 2025 A Step Forward in Physician Licensing. Now Let’s Take the Next One Today’s announcement by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is a major step forward for healthcare access in this province. The new expedited licensure pathway for physicians trained in the United States means that many Canadian medical graduates who completed their residency [...]

A Day in the Life of a Community Physician Recruiter: More Than Just Filling Jobs Most people think physician recruitment is just posting a job and waiting for applications to roll in. The truth? It’s a strategic, high-stakes, relationship-driven role that touches healthcare, immigration, licensing, real estate, economic development, and lives. Here’s what one day might look like for a [...]

The ROI of Physician Recruitment: Why It’s More Than Just Filling a VacancyPhysician recruitment is often treated as a temporary solution to a staffing shortage. But in reality, it’s one of the most powerful economic development tools a community can invest in—especially in Ontario.A single physician doesn’t just treat patients. They generate local jobs, stabilize communities, and support millions in [...]

Left to Right: Melanie Goulet (NEOPRA Chair), Zoe Brenner (NWOPRA co-chair), Jeff Remington (OPRA Physician Lead), Jill Croteau (SOPRA and OPRA Chair), Adam Hambly (EOPRA Vice Chair), Melanie Delion (COPRA Chair and OPRA Vice Chair) Stephan Smit (NWOPRA co-chair) Andrea Loewen (OPRA Director of Advocacy), and Owen Doerksen (NWOPRA co-chair). On Teams - David Gravelle (COPRA) and Brad Van den [...]