Can my friend or family member handle my immigration or citizenship application for me? Yes, if you send a completed Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) with your application. Can my friend in Canada sponsor me? If your friend or family member wants to visit Canada, they must apply to the Canadian visa office […]
Author: Clint Curtis
What Does Pa Mean On A Prescription In Canada?
Prior authorization (PA) is a requirement that your physician obtain approval from your health insurance plan to prescribe a specific medication for you. What does PA stand for in prescriptions? These days, almost all brand name or expensive medications require a prior authorization. A prior authorization means the insurance company requires documentation from the prescriber […]
How Is Drug Advertising Regulated In Canada?
The Food and Drugs Act and its associated regulations do not apply to advertising of services. However, advertising any prescription drugs to the general public for the treatment, prevention or cure of certain serious diseases is prohibited. What are the regulations on drug advertising? According to the FDA’s website, drug ads must state the following: […]
Can Two Businesses Have The Same Name In Canada?
Proper consent may be requested for the use of a name that is identical or similar to any kind of existing trade name or trademark (see Naming a corporation – Requirement). It’s in the best interest of a business to use a name that is not already being used by another business or corporation. Can […]
What Does The Federal Court Of Canada Have Jurisdiction Over?
It has jurisdiction over disputes in all areas of the law. These include constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, and civil law. The Court does not hold trials, but hears appeals from all other Canadian appeal courts. The Court consists of a Chief Justice and eight other justices. What falls under federal jurisdiction in Canada? […]
Is Electricity Regulated In Canada?
At consumer level, electricity prices are regulated by provincial regulators, generally on a cost-of-service basis. Only a few provinces such as Alberta and Ontario offer end-use customers the choice of longer-term fixed price arrangements with non-utility suppliers. Who regulates electricity in Canada? Every province or territory has a provincial regulator that sets the rules and […]
Who Works For Health Canada?
From coast to coast to coast, we have over 9,000 employees – scientists and researchers, inspectors, doctors and nurses, policy analysts and administrative professionals, and many others – working to help Canadians maintain and improve their health. Who is involved in Health Canada? The department is responsible to Parliament through the minister of health—presently Jean-Yves […]
Why Does Canada’S Food Guide Recommend Water?
Drinking water is: important for your health. a great way to quench your thirst. a way to stay hydrated without calories. Why is water the drink of choice on the food guide? It helps regulate our body temperature, moves nutrients through our cells and flushes waste from our bodies. The best way to quench your […]
Is Garbage Private Property In Canada?
The Supreme Court of Canada decided in R v Patrick, 2009 SCC 17 that individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their garbage. Can police go through your garbage in Canada? Police are free to search through a person’s garbage without a warrant, even if it means crossing a residential property line, […]
Does 10Dlc Apply To Canada?
No, Canada mobile carriers are not impacted at this time. Canadian mobile carriers may introduce registered A2P 10DLC solutions in the future, but at this time carriers have not announced any plans to do so. Who should register for 10DLC? To protect consumers, U.S. carriers have implemented 10 digit long code, or 10DLC. This requires […]