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How Many Physicians are Occupied in Canada Today?
According to the open-source data (lastly updated at 2023) there were 97,384 operating physicians in Canada as of 2023, or one physician / family doctor for 412 patients on average. This number could be broken into provinces:
- Ontario: 35,215
- Quebec: 23,082
- British Columbia: 15,023
- Alberta: 11,275
- Manitoba: 3,187
- Nova Scotia: 2,759
- Saskatchewan: 2,677
- New Brunswick: 2,214
- Newfoundland and Labrador: 1,399
- Prince Edward Island: 373
- Yukon: 75
- Northwest Territories: 46
- Nunavut had 25
Sources:
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Statista
Canadian Provinces Healthcare Insights & Physician Demand Predictions:
Ontario: Features OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) which allows comprehensive coverage for many services.
Quebec: Has an aging population, putting strain on the healthcare system and increasing the need for physicians.
Alberta: Has one of the most expensive healthcare systems in the world but has initiatives to improve access and outcomes.
British Columbia: Mental health is a growing priority, with increased funding and resources dedicated to mental health services.
Manitoba: Has a strong healthcare workforce comprised of 75% women, although recruitment and retention concerns remain present.
New Brunswick: Home care and community-based services expansion has been a main focus.
Newfoundland & Labrador: Merged all its regional health authorities into one authority. They are focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system as well as the well-being and development of healthcare professionals.
Northwest Territories: The geography and demographics increase the difficulty of providing healthcare but are being combated with visiting specialists, medical travel, and telehealth.
Nova Scotia: Has introduced many new initiatives to bring physicians/healthcare availability to residents, including integrating digital technologies into healthcare.
Nunavut: Theirhealth industry can be said to have some of the hardest challenges across Canada’s provinces due to a very large territory with a scattered population, many remote communities, and a need for modern health facilities and equipment.
Prince Edward Island: Managed by a single authority with a focus placed on long-term care and chronic disease management.
Saskatchewan: Has placed emphasis on improving healthcare across rural and remote communities using technology.
Yukon: Collaboration between the government, First Nations, and healthcare providers is a crucial challenge for Yukon, along with providing quality healthcare and access to remote/rural communities.
Work Settings & Compensation Structures for Physicians in Canada
Working Settings:
- Hospital
- Clinic
- Private Practice
- Remote (Telehealth etc.)
Compensation Structures:
- FFS (Fee-For-Service)
- Capitation
- Salary
- Sessional
- Block Funding
Who Can Practice in Canada?
Family Physicians with training from the following countries are considered CFPC Eligible:
- Australia
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- United States
Specialist international medical graduates with training from the following countries can apply under the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada approved jurisdiction route in Canada:
- Australia
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
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Canada as a Destination for Physicians
Comparison of Canada to other western countries (in terms of work-life balance):
Australia: Australia has a comparative cost and quality of living, along with the salary paid. Factors that influence Australian physicians to choose Canada are the moderate four seasons, and proximity to North & South America and Europe.
Ireland: Ireland offers good quality living, although the cost is higher compared to Canada, specifically when it comes to housing, which makes sense as Canada is about 142 times bigger than Ireland. The size of Ireland's population can make it more challenging when it comes to physician employment, with less job opportunities. Canada offers more physician jobs across Canada, with flexibility and higher earning potential.
UK: The United Kingdom has a fairly standard cost and quality of living; however, physicians work many long hours, resulting in burnout for significantly lower pay compared to Canada. Canada offers different compensation models, allowing the opportunity to have a work-life balance with flexible hours and higher earning potential.
USA: Canada offers a publicly funded healthcare system; where payment is received from the provincial government, compared to the USA, where payment is made through healthcare insurance companies.
Percentage of the population that speaks English vs French per province:
- Ontario’s population is 93.8% English-speaking and 3.8% French-speaking, with 10.8% of the population being bilingual
- Quebec’s population is 14.9% English-speaking and 84.1% French-speaking, with 46.4% of the population being bilingual
- British Columbia’s population is 95.5% English-speaking and 1.3% French-speaking, with 6.6% of the population being bilingual
- Alberta’s population is 96.8% English-speaking and 1.7% French-speaking, with 6.1% of the population being bilingual
- Manitoba’s population is 95.9% English-speaking and 2.9% French-speaking, with 8.3% of the population being bilingual
- Nova Scotia’s population is 96.8% English-speaking and 2.9% French-speaking, with 10.3% of the population being bilingual
- Saskatchewan’s population is 98.2% English-speaking and 1.1% French-speaking, with 4.7% of the population being bilingual
- New Brunswick’s population is 69.5% English-speaking and 30.3% French-speaking, with 34.0% of the population being bilingual
- Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is 99.4% English-speaking and 0.5% French-speaking, with 5.1% of the population being bilingual
- Prince Edward Island’s population is 96.1% English-speaking and 3.0% French-speaking, with 12.7% of the population being bilingual
- Yukon’s population is 94.9% English-speaking and 4.8% French-speaking, with 14.2% of the population being bilingual
- Northwest Territories population is 96.5% English-speaking and 3.0% French-speaking, with 10.6% of the population being bilingual
- Nunavut’s population is 92.8% English-speaking and 1.7% French-speaking, with 3.8% of the population being bilingual
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