Full Name
Dr. Alika LaFontaine
Job Title
Indigenous physician leader, author, and former President
Company / Organization
Canadian Medical Association
Speaker Bio
Award-Winning Physician. National Health Leader.
System Disruptor and Fixer.
Named Maclean’s top Health Care Innovator of 2023, Dr. Alika Lafontaine is among the most influential voices in Canadian medicine today. A seasoned anesthesiologist and transformative leader, he made history as the first Indigenous and youngest physician to serve as President of the Canadian Medical Association—an institution more than 150 years old. His bold, visionary leadership continues to shape how Canadians think about healthcare, equity, and the future of our public systems.
System Disruptor and Fixer.
Named Maclean’s top Health Care Innovator of 2023, Dr. Alika Lafontaine is among the most influential voices in Canadian medicine today. A seasoned anesthesiologist and transformative leader, he made history as the first Indigenous and youngest physician to serve as President of the Canadian Medical Association—an institution more than 150 years old. His bold, visionary leadership continues to shape how Canadians think about healthcare, equity, and the future of our public systems.
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