About CTCMDA

Canadian Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Alliance

Canadian Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Alliance (CTCMDA), chaired by Professor Rong-Gang Li, is a non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to promoting the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) profession and fostering partnerships with medical communities, community associations, and all levels of government. Its vision is to enhance community medical services, support innovation in healthcare infrastructure, reduce national medical care expenditures, and improve the satisfaction of Canadians regarding community medical care quality through collaborative relationships.

For further information or official correspondence, please contact Mr. Steve Wu, Executive Chairman, or Ms. Vienna Chan, Director of Public Affairs, at 604-565-7208 or via email at pr@ctcmda.ca.

I. The Initiatives

(1） Building a collaborated campaign to promote Traditional Chinese Medicine profession

Building collaborative relationships with medical care providers, communities, associations, and governments to promote opportunities to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine that are mutually constructive, mutually supportive, and mutually beneficial to all Canadians.

(2） The three pillars of promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine profession in Canada:

Supporting governments to legislate comprehensive policies, laws, and regulations for the Traditional Chinese Medicine profession.
Demonstrating the efficacy and advantages of using Traditional Chinese Medicine to support community healthcare where medical resources are scarce or difficult to access.
Proposing a newly collaborated community medical service framework between primary medical care providers and Traditional Chinese practitioners to utilize the advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture to relieve medical service demands and to reduce government Medicare expenditures.

II. The Missions

CTCMDA is dedicated to:

Advocating for the interests of Canadian TCM practitioners and professionals.
Supporting the development of sustainable, supportive, and affordable Canadian medical infrastructure, particularly identifying services where TCM can be an invaluable addition.
Regularly engaging with government officials to advance TCM and herbal medicine initiatives.
Collaborating with members, associations, and other professional entities to identify mutual-beneficial partnerships to strengthen community healthcare services in Canada.
Promoting high-quality, sustainable, and affordable community medical services.
Sponsoring and supporting promotional TCM events.
Utilizing resources from the “World TCM & Acupuncture Week” platform for professional development training and public educational workshops, to gain wider acceptance within local communities and with the public health sectors.
Promoting the advancement of the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine industry in North America and assisting Canadian suppliers in expanding their global market presence and enhancing industry standards.

III. The Responsibilities

Annually submit a strategic development plan to the British Columbia provincial government and its Ministry of Health.
Leverage alliance advantages and promotional platforms to encourage policy and regulatory developments that benefit the advancement of community healthcare.
Regularly conduct large-scale free consultation clinic activities combining Traditional Chinese and Western medicines.
Actively plan and participate in international TCM activities.
Recognize and promote individuals and organizations contributing significantly to TCM's global advancement.
Promote TCM herbal medicine and acupuncture annually in various cities.
Establish alliances and a media column dedicated to World TCM & Acupuncture Week.
Conduct regular outreach to federal, provincial and municipal governments, showcasing TCM advantages and application areas.
Provide comprehensive technical support for TCM health production, education, and research.
Organize large-scale international forums on TCM and health industries.

IV. The Current Milestones

Supporting TCM and acupuncture practitioners across Canada in enhancing their clinical skills and treatment efficacy
Identifying and highlighting skilled TCM and acupuncture professionals including internationally recognized masters, local experts, and academics to support advancing the practical knowledge and skills of TCM and acupuncture practitioners across Canada
Establishing professional TCM committees and educational platforms (both online and offline) to provide cost effective clinical practice support to the practitioners.
Using World TCM & Acupuncture Week as a key promotional platform to raise TCM awareness within communities through lectures and educational sessions.
Encouraging the Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments to support the development of TCM through conducive policies and regulations

V. The Accomplishments

Since its inception in 2022, CTCMDA has collaborated with community associations, regulatory bodies, and governments to achieve progressive milestones. Key activities include the following:

World TCM & Acupuncture Week

CTCMDA cohosts this annual celebration event with several community associations, bringing together international experts, practitioners, and community members to exchange knowledge, to conduct educational seminars, and to host exhibition and free consultation clinics across Canada and in multiple countries worldwide. This event is also endorsed by the provincial government of British Columbia as “TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists Week”, to recognize the invaluable contributions of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and acupuncturists to promote health and wellness in the BC’s local communities. The scale of this event is also expanding to include different ethnic community groups and community healthcare professions. The 5th annual celebration, to be started on June 21, 2025, will introduce “TCM & Community Health Expo Market”, targeting an exhibition of one hundred booths to showcase the products and services offered by TCM including herbal medicine and acupuncture, as well as community healthcare, to interact with the local communities and the world.

Advocacy & Regulatory Engagement

CTCMDA actively engages with the medical associations, regulatory colleges, both provincial and federal ministry of health to address regulatory and policy changes that influence the development of the Traditional Chinese Medicine including herbal medicine profession and profoundly impact the quality of community healthcare within the province and across Canada. For example, in February 2024, CTCMDA submitted an open letter to the BC’s Ministry of Health highlighting concerns and providing recommendations regarding TCM and acupuncture regulations. This advocacy ensures fair, effective, and practical governance frameworks that uphold professional standards and patient safety.

Continuing Education & Professional Standards

CTCMDA emphasizes the importance of continuous learning by promoting various professional training programs, distance-learning modules, and clinical education initiatives. Through structured educational programs, CTCMDA helps practitioners enhance their clinical skills and knowledge, ensuring high standards of practice and contributing significantly to the academic advancement and certification standards in TCM.

Community Engagement & Public Health Contributions

CTCMDA actively supports integrating qualified TCM practitioners and acupuncturists into mainstream community medical services. By establishing and supporting community-based clinics and healthcare programs, CTCMDA helps to alleviate pressure on primary healthcare facilities, providing effective, complementary medical alternatives to a broader demographic. This community-oriented approach not only diversifies healthcare offerings but also relieves strain on conventional medical systems, thereby enhancing overall public health outcomes.

Promoting Public Awareness and Offering Safe Medical Alternatives

Through organizing TCM promotional events, workshops, and free consultation clinics, CTCMDA actively informs Canadians about Traditional Chinese Medicine, its treatment principles, its efficacies, and its application areas. These initiatives give diverse Canadian communities opportunities to know more about the medicine and to make educated decisions selecting appropriate treatments for their health and well-beings.

Through ongoing commitment, CTCMDA continues to strengthen its foundational goals, alliances, and responsibilities to enhance community healthcare services, contributing significantly to Canadians' overall health and well-being.

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