Author: Muriel Schmidt

Each provincial, territorial and federal government has a responsibility for emergency management and public safety in Canada. Who is responsible for emergency management in Canada? Public Safety Canada helps Canadians and their communities protect themselves from emergencies and disasters related to all kinds of hazards – natural, human-induced and technological – through national leadership in […]

Government of Canada assistance following the March 11, 2011, disasters in Japan. Following the March 11, 2011, earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear emergency in Japan, the Government of Canada quickly engaged Japanese officials and offered them its full support. How did Canada help the 2004 tsunami? The Canadian Red Cross has sent 4,980 kilograms of […]

The Emergencies Act is a federal law that can be used in the event of a national emergency. It can be invoked to grant temporary additional and necessary powers to the federal government in situations that cannot be effectively dealt with by the provinces and territories, or by any other law of Canada. What does […]

Foreign-born workers hoping to establish themselves in Canada as nurses must first follow a few simple steps: Research each provincial association. Self-Assess and Apply to a Province. Once your temporary permit is granted, apply for the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) Does Canada accept foreign nurses? If you were trained and worked as a nurse […]

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), which requires a diploma (2.5 years) at minimum for entry to practice. Registered Nurse (RN), which requires a bachelor’s degree in either a Bachelor of Nursing (BN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). How do I become a RPN in Canada? You must successfully complete the registration examination approved […]

Registered Nurses All applicants seeking BCCNM registration must write and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX). This exam measures the competencies required of entry-level registered nurses for safe and effective practice. How do I get a nursing license in Canada? You must successfully complete the registration examination approved by the College for […]

To study 1+1 year course in Canada, you have two options: You can apply for two programs at the same time. You will get a study permit with a duration of two programs. You can complete the first program and later apply for the second program. What is 1 1 year course in Canada? Various […]

After you finish residency in the U.S. and return to Canada, you cannot practice medicine. Why? Because Canada does not accept the USMLE, Canada does not accept the ECFMG certificate. To work in Canada as a doctor you would have to do the entire Canadian certification process all over again. Is ECFMG certification valid in […]

Are US medical residencies recognized to work in Canada? Yes. The US and Canada co-accredit both medical schools and residencies. Is US medical residency accepted in Canada? US residency training programs are often a year or two less in duration than their associated counterparts in Canada (i.e., Internal Medicine and Pediatrics), meaning that you cannot […]

Yes you can apply. If you qualify for residency in Canada and decide the live in Canada however, you will have to abandon your green card. Yes but unless you can work it that you can also maintain US residency without risk, don’t do it. Become a US citizen first. How can a green card […]