About Us
Empowering family doctors. Advancing family medicine.
The Section on General and Family Practice (SGFP) represents over 15,000 family doctors across Ontario. Since 1948, SGFP has led efforts to secure fair compensation, reduce administrative burdens, and strengthen family medicine. We advocate for policies that create a sustainable, fulfilling future for our profession.
Our Vision
Our Purpose
Our Values
Strategic Priorities
Advocacy & Influence
Strengthening family doctors’ role in healthcare policy and funding decisions to create a lasting impact.
Compensation & Tariff
Ensuring fair, sustainable pay across all practice models, including adjustments for evolving healthcare demands.
Business Growth
Expanding and modernizing family medicine models to better serve patients and provide stability for physicians.
Digital Health
Championing technology solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce administrative workload, and improve patient outcomes.
Meet the Teams
SGFP Governance
The SGFP is a Board of seven members elected to secure fair compensation and stronger primary care policies.
SGFP Operational Teams
The Operational Teams, led by physicians and contractor co-leads, implement board mandates, manage programs, and execute initiatives.
Support Our Mission
Your contribution empowers SGFP to go beyond meetings and drive real action–funding dedicated advocacy, expert research, and strategic leadership to secure fair compensation, influence healthcare policy, and ensure family physicians’ voices shape the future of primary care in Ontario; choose SGFP as your constituency in your OMA portal today.