How to find a doctor or nurse practitioner who will work with you

Some general tips on places to look for a doctor are:

  • Speak to your local pharmacy or hospital. Ask if they know of any doctors taking on new patients.
  • Go to a walk-in clinic and try to see the same doctor each time you go there.

Look for a doctor in your province or territory

Alberta

Search for a doctor at this link: Physician Search - CPSA

British Columbia

Here are a few places to look:

Manitoba

Search for a doctor at this link: CPSM Portal

New Brunswick

Search for a doctor at this link: NB Health Link

Newfoundland and Labrador

Search for a doctor at this link: Find a doctor NL

Northwest Territories

Residents who need a doctor will have to call or walk-in to one of the two community medical clinics and request to see a doctor in Yellowknife: northwest territory medical clinics - Search (bing.com). Most other communities in the NWT have local health centres and clinics that can be contacted if you need to see a health professional.

In addition to these community clinics, there are two (2) private medical clinics that are only open Monday to Friday between 5-9pm. Here are the websites for persons to book a same day appointment: http://www.rlwclinic.com/ and https://www.ayoubiclinic.com/

Nova Scotia

Search for a doctor at this link: Need a Family Practice Registry

Nunavut

To contact a doctor or medical professional, you will need to make a same day appointment or an appointment with public health via phone or in person. Please consult Health Services | Government of Nunavut.

Ontario

Search for a doctor at this link: CPSO - Resources for Finding a New Doctor

Prince Edward Island

Search for a doctor at this link: Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner

Quebec

Search for a doctor at this link: Register to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner specialized in primary care in your region

Saskatchewan

Search for a doctor at this link: Saskatchewan Health Authority

Yukon

Search for a doctor at this link: Find a doctor | Government of Yukon

Resources

How you can help your medical practitioner complete the DTC medical form

Questions to ask when deciding which financial institution to choose to open your RDSP.

Is the financial institution convenient for me to reach?

Impact on daily living activities

Here are some examples of how you might describe the impact on daily living activities.

I need help with my Disability Tax Credit

You can ask for support before, during and after applying for your DTC.

How do I set up a My Self Serve (MySS) account

My Self Serve (MySS) provides online access to income and disability assistance for residents of British Columbia.

Definitions of Arthritis and Depression

Below are definitions of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression which can help describe these medical conditions when you and/or your medical professional complete the medical forms in benefit applications.

If you are unable to open an RDSP

If you have trouble opening an RDSP, even if you meet all the eligibility criteria, it is usually because your financial institution is missing some information.

How do I get a Social Insurance Number?

Find your birth certificate, Certificate of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence card. These are called primary documents.

There are three ways to file income taxes

You can file your taxes electronically (online) using NETFILE (an electronic tax-filing service that sends your tax return directly to the Canada Revenue Agency.

If your DTC application is denied

If your Disability Tax Credit application is denied, you will get a ‘notice of determination’ letter from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Disability Alliance BC - Sample Letter for Your Doctor

Dear Doctor, I am writing to ask you to complete a Medical Report for my application for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits.

If your CPP-D application is denied

You will get a decision letter from Service Canada. It will explain why your application was denied.

How to find a doctor or nurse practitioner who will work with you

What province are you from?

Knowing your province helps us make this tool the best experience for you.