Category: Canada

Yes! All mastectomy/partial mastectomy related products are tax exempt and considered tax deductible as a medical expense on your income tax. -Is there a warranty? All silicone prosthetics carry a 2 year manufacturer warranty against manufacturer defect. Can you claim cosmetic surgery on taxes in Canada? An expense for a cosmetic procedure qualifies as an […]

Canada had existed as a distinct country for 101 years before the introduction of a form of socialized medicine in 1968. Millions upon millions of Canadians were born, flourished, received health care and died without giving a thought to the “core value” of a state monopoly on the provision of essential health care. When did […]

If you plan to travel outside Canada ‒ even for a day in the United States – you should buy travel health insurance before you leave. If you’re flying, make sure you get insurance for trip interruption, lost luggage and document replacement. Is travel insurance mandatory for Canada? Other than in a few cases where […]

Our hospital system is public and all other hospitals in Ontario operate on a non-profit basis. Additionally, instead of resourcing public hospitals and public health units to increase efficiency in labs and testing procedures, the government has given contracts to private lab companies and for-profit pharmacy chains. Are hospitals in Canada public or private? publicly […]

Gastric Sleeve Pricing The cost of gastric sleeve will vary from clinic to clinic. At 360 Sleeve, sleeve gastrectomy is $18,000 with taxes included and no hidden fees. This price also includes access to one of the longest and most comprehensive aftercare programs in Canada. Is gastric sleeve surgery free in Canada? Gastric bypass surgery […]

The federal government provides funding support through transfer payments for health and social services. The federal government also delivers home care services to First Nations on-reserve and Inuit in designated communities, members of the armed forces and the RCMP , federal inmates, and eligible veterans. How is the home based care funded? Funds for stipends […]

Federal input tax credits are available for some medical procedures. You may be eligible to submit Lap-Band® or Gastric Sleeve procedures as a Medical Expense on your Income Tax return. Talk to your financial advisor or accountant or to learn more, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency. Is weight loss surgery tax deductible in Canada? […]

Am I Eligible for OHIP? OHIP stands for Ontario Health Insurance Plan, which covers everyone in the province—as long as they are citizens, permanent residents, here on a work permit, or fall into another category. International students are not eligible for OHIP. Can you get OHIP on a student visa? As an international student, you […]

Undergraduate Degree: Nearly all Canadian Business Schools need 16 years of undergraduate education. A four-year degree following high school or junior college is mandatory. Almost all business schools in Canada need a minimum GPA of 3.0 – 3.5 for admittance to the MBA or executive MBA program. Does Canada require 16 years of education for […]

Every day, thousands of Canadians receive primary health care (PHC) services, usually from a nurse practitioner, general practitioner or family physician. Nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists and social workers may also provide PHC. Who are the providers of primary health care? Primary healthcare refers to a broad range of health services provided by medical professionals in the […]