In Canada, each province’s college sets most health ad rules, and federal laws cover drugs and email. I check your college’s rules first, then plan Google, Meta and TikTok ads to match.
Rules checked by provinceCASL-ready emailEastern and Pacific calls
A plain-English summary of what matters most. Your own regulator has the final word.
Your college
Rules differ by province
Each province has regulatory colleges that set advertising rules for their members. In Ontario, the College of Physicians and Surgeons says ad claims must be truthful and verifiable, and doctors must watch ads that others make for their clinic.
Testimonials
Check before you use reviews
In Ontario, the regulation does not allow testimonials in physician advertising, and doctors should not ask patients to post reviews. Other provinces and professions differ, so I check yours first.
Medicines
Prescription drug ads
Ads to the public for prescription drugs may only show the brand name, common name, price and quantity. Ad Standards reviews these ads after Health Canada authorises the product.
Email and privacy
CASL and privacy laws
Canada’s anti-spam law (CASL) needs consent, clear sender details and a working unsubscribe that you honour within 10 business days. Keep records of consent. Privacy laws also protect patient information.
Checked in October and November 2026. This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. Check the rules with your regulator before you publish an ad.
I am in Adelaide and everything is online. Here is how that works for Canada.
Time difference13.5 to 18.5 h
Toronto is about 13.5 to 15.5 hours behind Adelaide. Vancouver is about 16.5 to 18.5 hours behind. Daylight saving moves this a little.
Best call timeYour afternoon
Your late afternoon is my next-day morning. I keep updates in writing so nothing waits on a call.
Stay in touchEmail and video
Clear written updates, plus calls whenever you need them.
Time differences are approximate and change with daylight saving.
Common questions
Canada questions
Are the rules the same in every province?
No. Each province has its own colleges and rules. I check the college that regulates you before I write any ad.
Can I use patient testimonials in Canada?
It depends on your province and profession. In Ontario, the regulation does not allow testimonials in physician advertising. Check with your college, and I will set your pages up to match.
Can I email patients about offers?
Yes, with consent. CASL needs consent, clear sender details and a working unsubscribe that you honour within 10 business days.
Do you work in French for Quebec?
I work in English. Quebec has its own French-language rules for advertising, so for Quebec I would plan with a French translator and a local adviser.
Other regions
Working in another country?
I also run ads for healthcare brands in these places.