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Keeping your corporation tax efficient
Doctors who rely solely on advisors risk missing out.
CPSM proposes nearly 10% fee increase for 2025-26 to replenish reserves
The college’s proposed operating budget for the 2025-26 year includes a 2% increase to the annual certificate of practice fee to account for inflation and an additional 7.5% increase in order to fund ‘expanded regulatory activities’ and ensure financial stability.

Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point

A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada—one the organization believes is far from over.
Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

‘It’s this kind of vicarious trauma, this inability to help when we’re helpers, that is causing us to leave,’ Dr. Warren Thirsk said in an interview.
Canadian hospitals switching out anesthetic gas for cleaner alternative

At Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, the decision to stop using the common anesthetic gas desflurane during surgeries made a big difference.
Which is the best province for a Canadian physician to start a family?

Where can young doctors looking to raise a family take advantage of the most generous parental supports—and how does that tie in with other financial concerns like housing prices.
Were you trained as a family physician but no longer work in comprehensive primary care?

Whether you’ve entered into a focused practice, completed another residency to become a different type of specialist, or left the medical profession altogether, we’d love to hear from you.
New toolkit helps doctors interact with patients with learning disabilities in the ER

The toolkit, developed by British emergency physician Dr. Liz Herrieven, includes tips on how to communicate properly with patients with learning disabilities or autism, as well as how to avoid missed or diagnoses in these patients.
Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college

Dr. Kristyn Insley had closed her medical aesthetics business and had her medical corporation declare bankruptcy, resulting in patients losing thousands of dollars on pre-bought services.
U.K. police arrest three hospital leaders over Lucy Letby case

Three senior leaders at the English hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill seven others were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police said Tuesday.

Keeping your corporation tax efficient

CPSM proposes nearly 10% fee increase for 2025-26 to replenish reserves

Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point

Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

Canadian hospitals switching out anesthetic gas for cleaner alternative

Which is the best province for a Canadian physician to start a family?

Were you trained as a family physician but no longer work in comprehensive primary care?

New toolkit helps doctors interact with patients with learning disabilities in the ER

Sask. doctor faces indefinite suspension for refusing to hand over ‘financial or business information’ to college

U.K. police arrest three hospital leaders over Lucy Letby case

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