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 […]
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 […]
Cost of merging 10 health districts jumps to $9M
Nova Scotia’s government projected the merger of 10 district health authorities into two health authorities would cost around $6 million, but the actual costs have exceeded $9 million in the fiscal year of 2014-15. The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union obtained an access to information request that contained the shocking new figure. PC […]
Atlantic Health Ministers Work Together to Improve Health Outcomes
CanAm’s perspective: Great to see the Atlantic Provincial Health Ministers working together. CanAm was hoping to see a discussion on the merging of Province Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons. Minister Doug Currie on PEI clearly spoke out on his frustration and stated the need to have such conversations in July this year when Dr. Dawson […]
Doctors trained in LGBT health not always available
Many members of the LGBT community admit they avoid seeking medical attention because of fear of discrimination. But when they do decide to discuss an issue with a doctor, it’s quite possible that the doctor hasn’t been adequately trained to meet their needs. The results of a study at UCLA show that a “startling low” […]
Government regulation forcing family doctors out of Ontario
Michael Verbora has been completing his residency training with a family health team in Toronto for the last two years, but a new government maneuver won’t permit him to work there — or in Windsor, where he grew up. The provincial government had been trying to move away from the fee-for-service model that rushed patients […]
Proposed bill making medical students reconsider family practice
Medical students in Quebec are shying away from family practice because of a pending bill that would limit their time with patients. Quebec introduced Bill 20 last fall, which would slash income for family physicians unless they meet a patient quota — and various other obligations. The bill would require all general practitioners to take […]
Medical schools preparing to cover assisted suicide
Although medical educators have always taught future healthcare professionals that it’s immoral to end someone’s life on purpose, they’ll be changing their tune in accordance with Canada’s move towards legalized physician-assisted death. Canada’s 17 faculties of medicine are in the process of updating their curriculum to cover assisted dying for the next generation of doctors. […]
