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:

You can use the Doctors of B.C. website to see if there are any new doctors taking on patients. Note: Sometimes the information on this website is out of date.
Call the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. to get information about finding a family doctor.
Search for a doctor on the British Columbia Doctor Directory.

Manitoba

Search for a doctor at this link: CPSM Portal

New Brunswick

Search for a doctor at this link: College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick - Home (cpsnb.org)

Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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: College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia

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: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Search for a doctor at this link: Physician directory - Search form

Saskatchewan

Search for a doctor at this link: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan Home (CPSS)

Yukon

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

Resources

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.

If your CPP-D application is denied

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

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).

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

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

Impact on daily living activities

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

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.

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.

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.

I need help with my Disability Tax Credit

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

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.

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

Is the financial institution convenient for me to reach?

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.