No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
Videos
-
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
01:39 | October 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill
02:08 | 9 hours ago
-
Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC chokehold death, Jordan Neely’s family call system ‘rigged’
03:44 | December 9, 2024
-
Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do
05:45 | December 9, 2024
-
Cancer costs a patient $33K, Canadian Cancer Society report says
02:03 | December 9, 2024
-
Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs
01:54 | December 6, 2024
-
Health Matters: 15% of ER visits could be primary care, CIHI report says
01:59 | December 5, 2024
-
Hockey and head health: Significant CTE risk for players highlighted in new study
02:09 | December 4, 2024
-
Health Matters: Life expectancy rose to 81.7 years in 2023, Statistics Canada report says
02:24 | December 4, 2024
-
Salad kits recalled in Canada due to salmonella risk
00:27 | December 3, 2024
-
How AI is Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis: Dr. April Khademi Shares Insights
06:09 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Charity does not solve poverty or hunger crisis, food bank directors say
02:07 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight
02:18 | December 2, 2024
-
HIV cases up in Canada despite downward global trend
02:38 | December 1, 2024
-
Cucumbers sold in Canada recalled over salmonella risk
01:59 | December 1, 2024
-
Ronald McDonald House Charities seeking more space for families across Canada
02:35 | December 1, 2024
-
Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers
01:32 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: Quebec considering social media age minimum
02:47 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: 30% of NB kindergartners missing vaccines
01:53 | November 28, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds
00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk
01:51 | November 27, 2024
-
Genetics insights and AI-driven discoveries: Hope for the future of cancer
06:28 | November 27, 2024
-
Health Matters: Health minister to provide update on B.C. teen with bird flu
02:32 | November 26, 2024
-
Sudan crisis: Refugees resorting to ‘extreme measures’ to survive famine, WFP says
02:05 | November 26, 2024
-
Does this viral smoothie really contain the secret ingredients to weight loss?
05:51 | November 26, 2024
-
Canadian grandma breaks Guinness World Record by doing 1575 push-ups in an hour
02:48 | November 26, 2024
-
‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: Poilievre
01:01 | November 26, 2024
-
Health Matters: 1 in 20 Canadians not taking their meds as prescribed due to cost, study finds
02:04 | November 25, 2024
-
Removal of fluoride in water supply raising questions in Montreal
02:01 | November 24, 2024
-
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
02:03 | November 23, 2024
-
Health Matters: ‘Suicide pod’ creator rejects claim that 1st user was strangled
02:07 | November 22, 2024
-
Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases
02:14 | November 21, 2024
-
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
01:39 | October 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill
02:08 | 9 hours ago
-
Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC chokehold death, Jordan Neely’s family call system ‘rigged’
03:44 | December 9, 2024
-
Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do
05:45 | December 9, 2024
-
Cancer costs a patient $33K, Canadian Cancer Society report says
02:03 | December 9, 2024
-
Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs
01:54 | December 6, 2024
-
Health Matters: 15% of ER visits could be primary care, CIHI report says
01:59 | December 5, 2024
-
Hockey and head health: Significant CTE risk for players highlighted in new study
02:09 | December 4, 2024
-
Health Matters: Life expectancy rose to 81.7 years in 2023, Statistics Canada report says
02:24 | December 4, 2024
-
Salad kits recalled in Canada due to salmonella risk
00:27 | December 3, 2024
-
How AI is Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis: Dr. April Khademi Shares Insights
06:09 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Charity does not solve poverty or hunger crisis, food bank directors say
02:07 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight
02:18 | December 2, 2024
-
HIV cases up in Canada despite downward global trend
02:38 | December 1, 2024
-
Cucumbers sold in Canada recalled over salmonella risk
01:59 | December 1, 2024
-
Ronald McDonald House Charities seeking more space for families across Canada
02:35 | December 1, 2024
-
Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers
01:32 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: Quebec considering social media age minimum
02:47 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: 30% of NB kindergartners missing vaccines
01:53 | November 28, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds
00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk
01:51 | November 27, 2024
-
Genetics insights and AI-driven discoveries: Hope for the future of cancer
06:28 | November 27, 2024
-
Health Matters: Health minister to provide update on B.C. teen with bird flu
02:32 | November 26, 2024
-
Sudan crisis: Refugees resorting to ‘extreme measures’ to survive famine, WFP says
02:05 | November 26, 2024
-
Does this viral smoothie really contain the secret ingredients to weight loss?
05:51 | November 26, 2024
-
Canadian grandma breaks Guinness World Record by doing 1575 push-ups in an hour
02:48 | November 26, 2024
-
‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: Poilievre
01:01 | November 26, 2024
-
Health Matters: 1 in 20 Canadians not taking their meds as prescribed due to cost, study finds
02:04 | November 25, 2024
-
Removal of fluoride in water supply raising questions in Montreal
02:01 | November 24, 2024
-
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
02:03 | November 23, 2024
-
Health Matters: ‘Suicide pod’ creator rejects claim that 1st user was strangled
02:07 | November 22, 2024
-
Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases
02:14 | November 21, 2024
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
Description
October 28, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says it's time for "sick notes" for common, short-term illnesses to go. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, the change could alleviate pressure on doctors who are already stretched to the limit.
-
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill02:08 | 9 hours ago
-
Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC chokehold death, Jordan Neely’s family call system ‘rigged’03:44 | December 9, 2024
-
Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do05:45 | December 9, 2024
-
Cancer costs a patient $33K, Canadian Cancer Society report says02:03 | December 9, 2024
-
Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs01:54 | December 6, 2024
-
Health Matters: 15% of ER visits could be primary care, CIHI report says01:59 | December 5, 2024
-
Hockey and head health: Significant CTE risk for players highlighted in new study02:09 | December 4, 2024
-
Health Matters: Life expectancy rose to 81.7 years in 2023, Statistics Canada report says02:24 | December 4, 2024
-
Salad kits recalled in Canada due to salmonella risk00:27 | December 3, 2024
-
How AI is Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis: Dr. April Khademi Shares Insights06:09 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Charity does not solve poverty or hunger crisis, food bank directors say02:07 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight02:18 | December 2, 2024
-
HIV cases up in Canada despite downward global trend02:38 | December 1, 2024
-
Cucumbers sold in Canada recalled over salmonella risk01:59 | December 1, 2024
-
Ronald McDonald House Charities seeking more space for families across Canada02:35 | December 1, 2024
-
Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers01:32 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: Quebec considering social media age minimum02:47 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: 30% of NB kindergartners missing vaccines01:53 | November 28, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk01:51 | November 27, 2024
-
Genetics insights and AI-driven discoveries: Hope for the future of cancer06:28 | November 27, 2024
-
Health Matters: Health minister to provide update on B.C. teen with bird flu02:32 | November 26, 2024
-
Sudan crisis: Refugees resorting to ‘extreme measures’ to survive famine, WFP says02:05 | November 26, 2024
-
Does this viral smoothie really contain the secret ingredients to weight loss?05:51 | November 26, 2024
-
Canadian grandma breaks Guinness World Record by doing 1575 push-ups in an hour02:48 | November 26, 2024
-
‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: Poilievre01:01 | November 26, 2024
-
Health Matters: 1 in 20 Canadians not taking their meds as prescribed due to cost, study finds02:04 | November 25, 2024
-
Removal of fluoride in water supply raising questions in Montreal02:01 | November 24, 2024
-
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba02:03 | November 23, 2024
-
Health Matters: ‘Suicide pod’ creator rejects claim that 1st user was strangled02:07 | November 22, 2024
-
Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases02:14 | November 21, 2024
-
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill02:08 | 9 hours ago
-
Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC chokehold death, Jordan Neely’s family call system ‘rigged’03:44 | December 9, 2024
-
Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do05:45 | December 9, 2024
-
Cancer costs a patient $33K, Canadian Cancer Society report says02:03 | December 9, 2024
-
Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs01:54 | December 6, 2024
-
Health Matters: 15% of ER visits could be primary care, CIHI report says01:59 | December 5, 2024
-
Hockey and head health: Significant CTE risk for players highlighted in new study02:09 | December 4, 2024
-
Health Matters: Life expectancy rose to 81.7 years in 2023, Statistics Canada report says02:24 | December 4, 2024
-
Salad kits recalled in Canada due to salmonella risk00:27 | December 3, 2024
-
How AI is Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis: Dr. April Khademi Shares Insights06:09 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Charity does not solve poverty or hunger crisis, food bank directors say02:07 | December 3, 2024
-
Health Matters: Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight02:18 | December 2, 2024
-
HIV cases up in Canada despite downward global trend02:38 | December 1, 2024
-
Cucumbers sold in Canada recalled over salmonella risk01:59 | December 1, 2024
-
Ronald McDonald House Charities seeking more space for families across Canada02:35 | December 1, 2024
-
Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers01:32 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: Quebec considering social media age minimum02:47 | November 29, 2024
-
Health Matters: 30% of NB kindergartners missing vaccines01:53 | November 28, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk01:51 | November 27, 2024
-
Genetics insights and AI-driven discoveries: Hope for the future of cancer06:28 | November 27, 2024
-
Health Matters: Health minister to provide update on B.C. teen with bird flu02:32 | November 26, 2024
-
Sudan crisis: Refugees resorting to ‘extreme measures’ to survive famine, WFP says02:05 | November 26, 2024
-
Does this viral smoothie really contain the secret ingredients to weight loss?05:51 | November 26, 2024
-
Canadian grandma breaks Guinness World Record by doing 1575 push-ups in an hour02:48 | November 26, 2024
-
‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: Poilievre01:01 | November 26, 2024
-
Health Matters: 1 in 20 Canadians not taking their meds as prescribed due to cost, study finds02:04 | November 25, 2024
-
Removal of fluoride in water supply raising questions in Montreal02:01 | November 24, 2024
-
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba02:03 | November 23, 2024
-
Health Matters: ‘Suicide pod’ creator rejects claim that 1st user was strangled02:07 | November 22, 2024
-
Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases02:14 | November 21, 2024
No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses
Description
October 28, 2024
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says it's time for "sick notes" for common, short-term illnesses to go. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, the change could alleviate pressure on doctors who are already stretched to the limit.
National News
-
Luigi Mangione’s lawyer says he’s seen ‘zero evidence’ he’s the shooter0:256 hours ago
-
Canada Post strike could cause Christmas gift delays — so what are the last days to ship?2:097 hours ago
-
Syrians search prisons for loved ones2:167 hours ago
-
Freeland pushes back against Conservative claims of tensions with Trudeau over spending7:528 hours ago
-
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he’s led into courthouse0:369 hours ago
-
The Morning Show: December 1042:1511 hours ago
-
‘Episode of South Park’: Canadian ministers react to Trump calling Trudeau ‘governor’3:3812 hours ago
-
Expert Tips for Holiday Cleaning with Kärcher7:0512 hours ago
-
Cheesy holiday platters & pairings6:1812 hours ago
-
The Bad Parents podcasters share their holiday survival guide5:0712 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Syrians search prisons for loved ones2:167 hours ago
-
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he’s led into courthouse0:369 hours ago
-
Trump calls Trudeau ‘governor’ of the ‘Great State of Canada’1:1312 hours ago
-
Geminid meteor shower set to peak this December with night sky show3:4912 hours ago
-
Fall of Assad regime sinks in for Syrians2:141 day ago
-
Syrians celebrate, search for Assad regime survivors2:011 day ago
-
Luigi Mangione arrested as ‘strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder3:011 day ago
-
Syrian residents, refugees relieved with Assad regime’s end: ‘We were living inside a nightmare’3:531 day ago
-
Multiple schools in Delhi receive bomb threats, police confirm0:431 day ago
-
2025 Golden Globe nominations: Key contenders, snubs & surprises5:181 day ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he’s led into courthouse0:369 hours ago
-
Luigi Mangione’s lawyer says he’s seen ‘zero evidence’ he’s the shooter0:256 hours ago
-
Luigi Mangione arrested as ‘strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder3:011 day ago
-
Private shipping companies feeling stretched amid Canada Post strike1:503 days ago
-
Who is Luigi Mangione, the suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO?3:161 day ago
-
Canada Post strike combined with tax holiday implementation hits small businesses1:401 day ago
-
York Regional Police investigation results in 17 arrests, $14M in drugs seized1:4212 hours ago
-
CUPW alleges ‘health and safety crisis’ at Canada Post0:3573 months ago
-
What’s behind the recent spike in food recalls?4:454 days ago
-
Health Matters: How the wildfires are impacting our mental and physical wellbeing3:175 months ago
Canada
-
Canada Post strike: Quick resolution to labour dispute appears unlikely as tensions flare1:535 hours ago
-
Freeland pushes back against Conservative claims of tensions with Trudeau over spending7:528 hours ago
-
‘Episode of South Park’: Canadian ministers react to Trump calling Trudeau ‘governor’3:3812 hours ago
-
Canadian dollar bracing for impact from another interest rate cut2:3412 hours ago
-
Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill2:0812 hours ago
-
Canada doubles loan limit for secondary suites to $80K2:0312 hours ago
-
How impactful is the federal firearms ban on gun violence and crime?6:0312 hours ago
-
Police across North America having trouble curbing burglary tourism2:051 day ago
-
How Syrians in Canada are reacting to fall of Assad regime1:591 day ago
-
Canada Post strike combined with tax holiday implementation hits small businesses1:401 day ago
U.S. News
-
Luigi Mangione’s lawyer says he’s seen ‘zero evidence’ he’s the shooter0:256 hours ago
-
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect shouts as he’s led into courthouse0:369 hours ago
-
Trump tariffs: Freeland ‘convinced economic realities’ of U.S.-Canada relationship will prevail2:0212 hours ago
-
Officer who arrested UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect says he ‘recognized him immediately’0:461 day ago
-
Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC chokehold death, Jordan Neely’s family call system ‘rigged’3:441 day ago
-
Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl, rapper denies allegation1:551 day ago
-
Trump repeats 25% tariff threat after last week’s meeting with Trudeau1:522 days ago
-
As Bitcoin surges past $100,000 USD, is investing in it safe?1:505 days ago
-
Salt Typhoon: What we know about one of the largest cybersecurity hacks ever1:206 days ago
-
Two children hospitalized after school shooting in Sacramento1:436 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Syrians search prisons for loved ones2:167 hours ago
-
Humanitarian captures life in Ukraine during war through photography5:0012 hours ago
-
How Syrians in Canada are reacting to fall of Assad regime1:591 day ago
-
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of HTS rebels that toppled Syria’s Assad?2:011 day ago
-
Fall of Assad regime sinks in for Syrians2:141 day ago
-
Syrians celebrate, search for Assad regime survivors2:011 day ago
-
Zelenskyy says he’s open to ceasefire but wants “security guarantees”1:551 day ago
-
Syrians living in Atlantic Canada react to fall of Assad regime1:571 day ago
-
Syrian residents, refugees relieved with Assad regime’s end: ‘We were living inside a nightmare’3:531 day ago
-
Multiple schools in Delhi receive bomb threats, police confirm0:431 day ago
Politics
-
Calgary city council gets update on housing strategy2:005 hours ago
-
Former Piikani Nation councillor breaks silence on contentious coal mine2:236 hours ago
-
Ward 3 elects new councillor in Saint John2:058 hours ago
-
N.B. auditor general flags problems with mental health care, child death investigations1:578 hours ago
-
Zach Churchill stepping down as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party1:038 hours ago
-
Freeland pushes back against Conservative claims of tensions with Trudeau over spending7:528 hours ago
-
Vancouver city council trim budget but homeowners could still pay more in property taxes1:3210 hours ago
-
‘Episode of South Park’: Canadian ministers react to Trump calling Trudeau ‘governor’3:3812 hours ago
-
Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill2:0812 hours ago
-
Trump tariffs: Freeland ‘convinced economic realities’ of U.S.-Canada relationship will prevail2:0212 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: The high price of cancer4:0412 hours ago
-
Health Matters: New treatment for menopause1:481 day ago
-
Sentencing hearing underway for fake nurse who worked in B.C.1:091 day ago
-
B.C.’s toxic drug supply claimed the lives of 155 people in October0:371 day ago
-
Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do5:451 day ago
-
Cancer costs a patient $33K, Canadian Cancer Society report says2:031 day ago
-
Domestic violence survivor speaks out1:151 day ago
-
Health Matters: Stimulants increasingly detected among drug toxicity deaths3:581 day ago
-
Health Matters: Colon cancer risks3:553 days ago
-
Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs1:545 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Humanitarian captures life in Ukraine during war through photography5:0012 hours ago
-
India weaponizing travel visas to silence critics, Sikh community says4:3116 hours ago
-
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of HTS rebels that toppled Syria’s Assad?2:011 day ago
-
What’s behind the recent spike in food recalls?4:454 days ago
-
Higher food prices in 2025: A look at what this means for Canadians5:415 days ago
-
Breaking down the financial impacts of the Canada Post strike5:495 days ago
-
Polar bear poop sheds light on protected species1:352 weeks ago
-
Why beef costs more: Price increases explained2:032 weeks ago
-
How an Edmonton couple allegedly left Canada to join ISIS2:553 weeks ago
-
Health Matters: Canada’s climbing youth unemployment could cost country billions2:103 weeks ago
News Bloopers
-
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:483 months ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:057 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2414 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2118 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0025 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1727 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5728 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1428 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1132 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3826 months ago