In the letter, Shandro tells the CPSA to change the standards of practice to "prohibit an entire group of physicians from withdrawing at the same time. Doctors should be required to give three months' notice before leaving a practice, the letter states. The college must "require physicians to provide effective alternative resources and/or arrangements for patients if they choose to withdraw services," the letter says. Under the Health Professions Act, the college is required to consult with the ministry and doctors before it changes practice standards. In response to a question, McLeod explained that Shandro has the authority to impose standards on doctors if he is not happy with the standards the college produces.

Source: CBC News July 15, 2020 21:15 UTC