Author: Muriel Schmidt

QuARMS Direct Entry Medicine Program in Canada QuARMS is a unique accelerated medical program available to the elite High School students in Canada who qualify for the Chancellor’s Scholarship at Queen’s University. Is there a way to fast track med school? Fast-track or accelerated medical programs combine the Bachelor in Science (B.Sc.) degree with the […]

To practise medicine in Canada, you need an acceptable MD (medical doctor) degree granted by an approved university. Can foreign doctors work in Canada? To apply for a residency position, international medical graduates need to pass the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination. This exam is administered twice a year and offered only in Canada. Can […]

How to get started Confirm your medical degree is from a recognised medical school. Make sure you are exam ready. Submit your credentials. Take the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) Can foreign doctors work in Canada? To apply for a residency position, international medical graduates need to pass the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) […]

Medical Information Is Private If an employer asks what prescriptions you’re taking, this is regarded as a medical inquiry under the ADA. The starting point is that an employer can not ask about your use of prescription drugs unless the inquiry is job-related and consistent with business necessity. What medical information can an employer request […]

GAD is one of the most common anxiety disorders. Canadian data suggest that one out of every 12 individuals will suffer from GAD at some time in their life. What is the most common anxiety disorder? Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD is the most common type of anxiety disorder. What is anxiety disorder Canada? People […]

The Human Rights Code protects you from discrimination with respect to being fired, denied a job or a promotion because of a mental health disability or addiction. You are also protected from harassment in your employment. Can employer terminate employee with mental health issues? You must not discriminate against an employee due to a mental […]

9-1-1 services for Canadians Learn about the different types of 9-1-1 service and how this works in Canada. You’ll also find tips on what you need to do when making a 9-1-1 call, and how to prevent accidental calls to 9-1-1. What is the Canadian version of 911? 9-1-1, usually written 911, is an emergency […]

Leading causes of all deaths Rank All ages n (rate per 100 000) Age groups n (rate per 100 000) Both sexes 25–34 1 Cancer 77 054 (215.0) Unintentional injuries Table 1 Footnote a 940 (18.9) 2 Circulatory system diseases 70 367 (196.4) Suicide 675 (13.6) 3 Respiratory system diseases 25 211 (70.4) Cancer 408 […]

2) was a statute of the Parliament of Canada that provided for the declaration of war, invasion, or insurrection, and the types of emergency measures that could thereby be taken. The Act was brought into force three times in Canadian history: during the First World War, Second World War, and the 1970 October Crisis. How […]

Martial law involves the temporary substitution of military authority for civilian rule and is usually invoked in time of war, rebellion, or natural disaster. When martial law is in effect, the military commander of an area or country has unlimited authority to make and enforce laws. What is Canada’s martial law? The War Measures Act […]