MONTREAL, Nov. 10, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is bringing together medical and health policy experts to examine how artificial intelligence is transforming Canadian medicine and what it means for patients, practitioners and the health system. The event, co-hosted with the Université de Montréal's School of Public Health, will address how Canada can balance innovation with patient trust, clinical safety, equity and system readiness.
The evening session will feature a fireside chat with the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Canada's Minister of Health, followed by a panel discussion with leading experts: Dr. Lise M. Bjerre, René Lortie, Dr. Jean Noël Nikiema and Dr. Joseph Petruccelli.
- Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
- Location: Agora, Pavillon Parc, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal
The panel will connect policy, health innovation, research and ethics, while addressing legal and equity considerations critical to the success of AI in Canadian health care. Speakers will also highlight practical AI applications, such as digital transcription tools that reduce physician workload, improve patient care and enhance system efficiency, alongside a discussion of risks and safety concerns.
The session will be held in French, with simultaneous English interpretation.
Members of the media are welcome to attend the event in person. To register, please email [email protected]
For more information on the event: Balancing innovation and risk
About the CMA
The Canadian Medical Association is the national voice of the medical profession. Our focus is on creating strong and accessible health systems, fostering well-being and diversity in medical culture, and ensuring every person in Canada has equal opportunity to be healthy. In partnership with physicians, medical learners, patients and others, we advance these goals through advocacy, knowledge sharing and granting.
SOURCE Canadian Medical Association
To schedule an interview or for further information, please contact: CMA Media Relations: [email protected]; Yuliya Arutyunyan, 514-475-9732
Share this article