A backlash against EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) is gripping Canadian medicine. This is no surprise for a historically conservative institution, but as a family physician who has dedicated more than 20 years to ensuring we address social inequities in front-line care, I worry our efforts to prioritize the health of those most socially marginalized could face a setback.
The latest outcry started with the November 2023 call for feedback on an interim report from the group shaping the next iteration of the renowned CanMEDS framework.
