Who may become a sponsor?

Examples of who may apply to sponsor a physician position include:

• Individuals
• Nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations
• For-profit corporations
• Municipalities, counties or other legally recognized entities under the Municipal Government Act
• Federal or other authorities, such as a First Nation, Métis Nation of Alberta, or a Métis Settlement

CPSA reviews all applications to make sure sponsors can meet their responsibilities to their community and to the physician who will fill the sponsored position.