For many Black physicians, however, these concerns are not new. A family physician, Whyte is also a co-founder of the Black Healthcare Professionals Network, which supports Black doctors, nurses and allied health professionals across Canada. “It’s great that we have organizations like the Black Physicians of Canada, the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario, and the Black Healthcare Professionals Network,” Whyte said. Dr. Nikolai Whyte, a family physician practising in Mississauga, co-founded the Black Healthcare Professionals Network. Public health experts say such data could help identify disparities in outcomes and inform more targeted interventions, though its collection remains inconsistent across provinces.

Source: CBC News February 07, 2026 17:34 UTC