Category: Canada

How Does Canada’S Money System Work?

Canadian currency is counted in dollars and cents, just like the currency system in the U.S. However, in addition to pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, there are one- and two-dollar coins (there are no one- or two-dollar bills). How much is $1 US in Canada? 1.357583 CAD1 USD = 1.357583 CAD Dec 09, 2022 01:55 […]

Are Quarter Pounders Made Fresh In Canada?

McDonald’s beef patties contain no artificial additives, flavours and preservatives and are 100 per cent produced in Canada. In September 2020, a portion of the beef (minimum 30 per cent) used in our Quarter Pounder patties will be sourced from CRSB Certified Sustainable farms and ranches. Are the quarter pounders from Mcdonalds fresh? Each Quarter […]

Where Does Canada Get Its Drugs?

As much as 60% of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) are produced in China while 70% of finished pharmaceuticals (such as tablets) are produced in India. This translates to 70% of all finished prescription drugs in Canada and 90% of all components used in drugs manufactured domestically originating from abroad. Where do drugs in Canada come […]

How Are Drugs Priced In Canada?

In short, drug prices in Canada are lower because the Canadian government regulates the price. In Canada, a review board decides on pricing and what they believe are reasonable or excessive prices. If they decide a drug is priced too high, they will not allow it on the drug formulary. Who determines drug prices in […]

How Much Does Canada Spend On Mental Health?

The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is estimated at over $50 billion per year. This includes health care costs, lost productivity, and reductions in health-related quality of life. How underfunded is mental health in Canada? 85% of Canadians agree mental-health services are underfunded: survey. Eighty-five per cent of Canadians said mental-health services […]

What Drugs Are Controlled Substances In Canada?

Examples of controlled substances and precursors include substances explicitly listed in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) such as: cocaine. fentanyl. morphine. methamphetamine. ephedrine. What drugs are considered controlled substances? Controlled substances include opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. Controlled substances with known medical use, such as morphine, Valium, and Ritalin, are available […]

What Does Over-The-Counter Mean In Canada?

About non-prescription drugs Non-prescription drugs, also called over-the-counter drugs, are health products that can be bought without a doctor’s prescription. What is considered over-the-counter? Refers to a medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor’s order). Examples include analgesics (pain relievers), such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Does over-the-counter mean you have to go to […]