Author: Darrel Pratt

Canada has several types of hospital, including general public (706) and special public (193), both of which are under provincial jurisdiction. As well, there are 45 private hospitals and the federal government operates 1. Are hospitals in Canada owned by the government? The majority of Canadian hospitals are operated by community boards of trustees, voluntary […]

As with any surgery, parental consent is required for all plastic surgery procedures performed on teens younger than 18 years old. How old do you have to be to have plastic surgery in Canada? Health Canada advises that patients should be at least 18 years old for saline implants and 22 years old for silicone […]

The update also recommends: Sex hormones — estrogen or testosterone — starting at age 14. This is often lifelong treatment. Long-term risks may include infertility and weight gain, along with strokes in trans women and high blood pressure in trans men, the guidelines say. How early can you start testosterone? In the U.S., most people […]

Health Card applications are usually processed within six to eight weeks after we receive your application. How fast can I get an Ontario health card? It usually takes one to four weeks for your card to be sent to you in the mail. If you have any questions about applying for OHIP, you may be […]

Any physician can decide to go private, provided that they completely opt out of working for the public system. A doctor can’t simultaneously bill the province while also billing patients directly; they have to pick one or the other. Can you have a private medical practice in Canada? There are over 100 private clinics across […]

The provincial health care system in Canada covers basic and preventive medical services, as well as emergency care. As an international student with a valid study visa, you should be eligible for a provincial health care card so that you may access these services. Can an international student in Canada get a health card? All […]

Employers are also prohibited from employing children under the age of 16 during school hours. However, the Education Act provides a list of legal exceptions to these requirements. Can a 15 year old work in Canada? At what age can young people start working? All young people 13, 14 or 15 years of age must […]

Requirements be at least 21 years old. hold a valid Ontario licence other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2. pass a vision test. submit a valid medical report. complete a government-approved School Bus Driver Improvement Course. pass a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters ( CRJM ) Check. How much money does a bus driver […]

As a guide, the standard chef position demands 50-plus hours a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. For a chef job in a restaurant, expect to work 7 days a week for 12 to 14 hours each shift. And that’s pretty much the industry standard. How many hours do cooks usually work? Work Schedules Most […]