Regulation of Medical Profession in Nova Scotia
Regulation of Medical Profession in Nova Scotia
Healthcare is a regulated profession in Canada. This means that no one can work as a physician without a proper license.
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) is a unit of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). It provides guidelines on qualifications recognition.
Role of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
"The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia serves the public by regulating the province’s medical profession in accordance with the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations."
The Law
The Parliament creates laws in Nova Scotia.
The Health Act combines acts relating to Public Health. Several acts regulate the health and safety of Nova Scotians.
The "Medical Act" deals with the medical profession regulations. A set of regulations strictly follows the limits established by the act.
