Author: Darrel Pratt

Canada has become one of the biggest exporters of recyclable paper to India — with Quebec and the city of Montreal sending much of their mixed paper waste to that country. Where does Canada send its garbage? “The number one problem is we should stop using developing countries as our dump sites.” Ruff also pointed […]

Health Canada’s HPFB is the national authority that regulates, evaluates and monitors the safety, efficacy, and quality of therapeutic and diagnostic products available to Canadians. These products include drugs, medical devices, disinfectants and sanitizers with disinfectant claims. How are prescription drugs regulated in Canada? The Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate ( PDD ) applies the Food and […]

Health and Safety Representatives. Health and Safety Representatives The Canada Labour Code requires employers under federal jurisdiction to appoint a health and safety representative for each workplace with fewer than 20 employees. The health and safety representative is responsible for addressing workplace health and safety issues. Who is responsible for health and safety in Canada? […]

Health Canada is responsible for food safety at the federal level. They set the food safety standards for food businesses across the country. Working with governments, food industries and consumers, Health Canada creates the safety and nutritional quality regulations, policies and standards of all food sold in Canada. Which level of government is responsible for […]

Your right to information applies to registered products such as: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) What are registered products? Registered Product accounts are different types of investments designed to. help you reduce your taxes, save for […]

FDA Form 1572 for Canadian Sites FDA Form 1572 (Statement of Investigator) is a contract between the FDA and the clinical investigator. It states that the clinical investigator will: Conduct the study according to the protocol. Personally conduct/supervise the study. What is the equivalent of the FDA in Canada? Health Canada’s HPFBHealth Canada’s HPFB is […]

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south-western Ontario residents at several sites in Hamilton and Grimsby. What is the purpose of the HHS? The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all […]

Canadians are facing a food crisis as costs continue to escalate across the country Back to video. The reality is, if there’s one area really hitting Canadians in the wallet, it’s the price of food. Is Canada having a food crisis? According to Food Banks Canada, 7 million Canadians reported going hungry at least once […]

Practices which encourage the increased consumption of alcohol are not allowed. Specifically, oversize drinks, double shots, drinks containing more than 85ml of spirits, pitchers of beer, drinking contests, “free-pouring” and volume discounts are not allowed. Is it illegal to free pour? Free-pouring warning​ Firstly, the way licensed premises can sell spirits (gin, rum, vodka and […]

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. How are drugs classified in Canada? Health Canada will further classify drug products into additional categories, such as controlled substance, biologic product, prescription drug, or non-prescription drug. This can occur by placing a drug on the schedules that are part of federal laws and regulations and thus is sometimes called […]