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Retired doc ordered to pay up to $25K for speculating on mental health of non-patient in divorce case
The letter concluded that the complainant was ‘engaging in a pattern of emotional spousal abuse and parental alienation,’ despite the doctor having never examined the individual.
Out for good: Former B.C. and Alta. health official loses medical license after child sexual abuse conviction
In a notice to the public published on May 20, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia announced that former chief medical officer of Interior Health Dr. Albert Stefanus De Villiers had signed an agreement to resign from the profession as of May 2 and never reapply.

The PEBC is making it easier for some international pharmacy grads to become certified in Canada

The new change is effective as of May 13.
Manitoba plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control, health minister says

Currently, Manitoba and Ontario are the only two provinces that don’t allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.
Pharmacist-owner sanctioned after student uses his access key for fraud

Already sanctioned by the OPQ's Disciplinary Board in another case, pharmacist fined $15,000, after student falsifies vaccination records during pandemic.
B.C. announces 573 U.S. doctors have ‘expressed interest’ in working in the province since March

Premier David Eby also announced that applications from U.S.-trained nurses have increased by 127% after the BC College of Nurses and Midwives introduced a new streamlined registration process.
Amendments to New Brunswick College of Pharmacists regulations approved by MoH

Several adjustments to the regulations centre around pharmacist prescribing and scope in the wake of the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot project.
OCP answers common questions about PACE for tech applicants

Those who are not already licensed in another Canadian province or territory are required to successfully complete PACE.
Editorial: The Regulatory Issue

With high burnout, light touch called for from colleges of physicians and surgeons.
College of Pharmacists of Manitoba seeking input on proposed changes to practice directions and guidelines

The College will accept feedback from Manitoba’s pharmacists until May 12.

Retired doc ordered to pay up to $25K for speculating on mental health of non-patient in divorce case

Out for good: Former B.C. and Alta. health official loses medical license after child sexual abuse conviction

The PEBC is making it easier for some international pharmacy grads to become certified in Canada

Manitoba plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control, health minister says

Pharmacist-owner sanctioned after student uses his access key for fraud

B.C. announces 573 U.S. doctors have ‘expressed interest’ in working in the province since March

Amendments to New Brunswick College of Pharmacists regulations approved by MoH

OCP answers common questions about PACE for tech applicants

Editorial: The Regulatory Issue

College of Pharmacists of Manitoba seeking input on proposed changes to practice directions and guidelines