Characteristics of questions related to impairment, medical conditions and leaves of absence in Canadian medical licensure applications, by jurisdiction
| Medical regulatory authority | Aligned (questions limited to current impairment) | Not aligned (questions ask about past impairment, or any illness or treatment-seeking) | Not aligned (questions ask about mental illness or addictions regardless of impairment) | Questions require disclosure and explanation of leaves of absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia | X | Leaves ≥ 3 mo | ||
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta | X | Any gaps in practice or training (any duration) | ||
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan | X | NA | ||
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba | X | NA | ||
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario | X | X | Any medical leave (of any duration); nonmedical leaves ≥ 6 mo | |
| Collège des médecins du Québec | X | X | NA | |
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick | X | X | Any premature termination or interruption of training or practice | |
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia | X | Leaves ≥ 3 mo | ||
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island | X | Leaves ≥ 3 mo | ||
| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador | X | Leaves ≥ 3 mo | ||
| Yukon Medical Council | X | X | Any medical leave (of any duration); nonmedical leaves ≥ 6 mo | |
| Government of Northwest Territories | X | X | Interruptions in training (any duration) | |
| Health Professions Department of Health, Government of Nunavut | X | Leaves ≥ 3 mo |
Note: NA = not applicable.