Opposition howls for repeal of doctors’ incorporation rights in Quebec
The decade-old right of Quebec doctors to incorporate is being called into question by opposition politicians. And the issue is being raised on the eve of next week’s federal budget, in which the Liberals may introduce changes to the tax benefits of professional corporations across Canada. Last week, all three opposition parties in Quebec called […]
Delving into practice-ready assessment (PRA)
Practice-ready assessment (PRA) is one of several routes available to internationally-trained physicians interested in joining Canada’s medical profession. Although the structure and requirements of PRA programs vary from one province to the next, through the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC), the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) continues to collaborate with its partners to encourage consistency and […]
JOB POSTING: Family Physician (Practice rent-free for the first year)
JOB TITLE: Family Physician – Practice Rent Free for 1st Year DATE POSTED: 09/02/2016 SPECIALTY: Family Medicine / GP LOCATION: Canada STATE/PROVINCE: ON Family Physicians required for busy location in Mississauga. This is a newly renovated 2,000 sq.ft facility with 5 exam rooms, 2 washrooms, large reception and waiting area. Plenty of free parking for […]
What can physicians expect from the 2016 federal budget?
The 2016 federal budget will be tabled in less than a month and everyone’s wondering what tax measures can be expected. Since the Liberal party’s win in October, the government has implemented many of the tax measures that were included in their election platform, as well as some new measures such as … a 4% increase in the […]
Manitoba oncologist wants Canada to lead cannabis crusade
An oncologist and palliative care consultant with CancerCare Manitoba and the University of Manitoba says he would like to see Canada become a world leader in the use of medical marijuana for pain relief. The Medical Post reported that Dr. Paul Daeninck told CTV News many patients “know more than the doctors” about medical cannabis […]
An open letter to Scott Brison
Joint Response by: John Philpott B. Eng., CMC CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc. John A. Flaim, CPA, CA, CFP Flaim Wolsey Hall, Chartered Accountants *** Dear Honourable Member, We would like to thank you for your time on January 12th and for the valuable exchange of information. The purpose of this letter is to outline the main […]
More medical marijuana clinics popping up across Canada
Cannabinoid Medical Clinic currently has locations in Toronto, Barrie, Halifax, and Ottawa, but the company is going to be opening locations in St. John’s, Calgary, and Edmonton over the next couple of months — and bringing their total to 20 clinics across Canada by the end of 2016. Dr. Danial Schedcter, medical director of Canabanoid Medical Clinic, […]
Job opportunities abound for rural physicians in the U.S.
CanAm perspective: They say history will repeat itself, and CanAm is predicting another serious “brain drain.” The Canadian dollar dipping below 70 cents U.S., the high Canadian taxes, and the serious threat from the newly-elected Liberal government to eliminate professional corporations is providing the perfect storm for Canadian physicians to move south. *** This may be an […]
NSHA leadership ‘disorganized,’ ‘frustrating’
The Nova Scotia Health Authority caused panic among medical residents when it announced they were requiring new family doctors to have their positions approved, and then physicians would need to undergo a long privileging process. CanAm Physician Recruiting CEO John Philpott says he questions why anyone would create any kind of delay for a fully-licenced […]
CanAm screening for new physician in Weymouth
The search for a new family physician is under way in Weymouth. The Muncipality of Digby hired CanAm Physician Recruitment earlier in December to find a replacement for recently-retired family physician, Dr. Don Westby. CanAm CEO John Philpott says within the first week of the signed agreement, CanAm was able to source, screen and attract […]
