Category: Canada

1980. In 1980, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered two landmark decisions pertaining to the related matters of the duty of a physician to make disclosure to the patient and the requirement of informed consent of the patient to a surgical procedure. Is informed consent a law in Canada? Justice Robins of the Ontario Court […]

The Trust and Estate Practitioner designation (TEP) is an internationally recognized designation and is a way to formally identify qualified practitioners and distinguish them from non-specialists who occasionally deal with trusts and estates. Is TEP designation worth it? STEP Canada and the TEP Designation are valuable resources to any professional practicing in estate administration and […]

July 1, 2014. The Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) went into effect July 1, 2014. If you’re in Canada or send a Commercial Electronic Message (CEM) to Canadian residents, you need to comply with CASL. What is the main purpose of CASL? Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL) is the federal law dealing with spam and other electronic […]

Best Global Universities for Clinical Medicine in Canada University of Toronto. University of British Columbia. McMaster University. McGill University. University of Alberta. Universite de Montreal. University of Calgary. University of Ottawa. Is Canada best for medical students? Advantages of studying MBBS in Canada for Indian students It has a top-class education, excellent teaching and infrastructure. […]

Current UofT MD students who are admitted to the MD/PhD Program begin receiving their stipend in September of their first year in the MD/PhD Program. Please note that the stipend does not directly pay tuition fees – students are responsible for paying tuition fees on their own. Do medical students in Canada get paid? The […]

Under the constitutional division of powers in Canadian federalism, adherence to Canada Health Act conditions is voluntary on the part of the provinces; the federal government cannot compel the provinces to comply with the Act. Canada Health Act. Canada Health Act Loi canadienne sur la santé Third reading April 9, 1984 Repeals Is health care […]

the Medical Care Act. The federal response was to pass the 1984 Canada Health Act which replaced both HIDS and the Medical Care Act and clarified the federal conditions. What changes to Canada’s universal public health care system did the Canada Health Act of 1984 introduce? In 1984, federal legislation, the Canada Health Act, was […]

A urinalysis is mandatory for all clients above the age of 5 years. For children under the age of 5, a urinalysis is required if they present with history of diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease or symptoms of urinary tract infection. The urinalysis can be performed either by dipstick or microscopy. What urine test is done […]

How much does a Fellow make in Canada? The average fellow salary in Canada is $50,000 per year or $25.64 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $45,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $62,672 per year. Do doctors with fellowships make more money? Depending on the program, fellows can expect to earn […]

On average, the cost of pursuing a PG Diploma from Canada is typically between INR 7- 15 Lacs. Is it worth doing PG in Canada? There are excellent job prospects available in Canada for graduate students. A PGDM degree not only adds to CV but helps in gaining specialization and knowledge which leads to better […]