Active membership in the CMA stood at an all-time high of 52 950 members at the end of 2001 — an increase of 4.6; during the past year and a 21% increase since December 1997. The CMA ended the 20th century with 50 630 members.
Active members include medical students, residents and practising and retired MDs, and there were increases in all these categories in 2001. The largest increase was in the practising-physician category, which rose by 1156 doctors and surpassed the 35 000 mark for the first time (35 459). The association also attracted 624 more medical student members in 2001 (5273) and 115 more residents (4033). Overall, Ontario supplies the most active members (21 060), with British Columbia second (8619) and Alberta third (6709).