Get a Sick Note Online in Ontario
Yes, you can get a sick note online in Ontario through a licensed telehealth consultation. Under Ontario's ESA, employees are entitled to 3 unpaid, job-protected sick days per calendar year. A physician licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario conducts a virtual assessment and issues a signed medical certificate accepted by Ontario employers and educational institutions. MediNote provides this service for $55 CAD with same-day availability.
Sick Leave Rules in Ontario
Under Ontario's ESA, employees are entitled to 3 unpaid, job-protected sick days per calendar year. For these ESA-protected days, employers cannot legally require a doctor's note. However, employer policies may differ for additional paid sick days beyond the ESA minimums.
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan)
How to Get a Sick Note in Ontario
Book Online
Select a time slot that works for you. Same-day appointments available for Ontario residents.
Speak with a Doctor
Have a quick phone consultation with a licensed physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Receive Your Note
Your physician-certified sick note is delivered digitally to your dashboard instantly after the consultation.
Cities We Serve in Ontario
MediNote provides online sick notes to patients across Ontario. Click your city to learn more about local sick note services.
Sick Note FAQ — Ontario
Can my employer require a sick note in Ontario?
For the 3 ESA-protected sick days per year, Ontario employers cannot require a doctor's note. However, for company-provided additional sick days or extended absences, employers may have different documentation requirements based on their internal policies or employment contracts.
How much does a sick note cost in Ontario?
An online sick note from MediNote costs $55 CAD for Ontario residents. This includes a phone consultation with a licensed Ontario physician registered with the CPSO, and same-day delivery of your official medical certificate.
Is an online sick note valid for Ontario employers?
Yes. Sick notes issued by MediNote are signed by physicians licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). They are physician-certified and accepted by employers, schools, and universities across Ontario.
Do I need OHIP to use MediNote in Ontario?
No, you do not need OHIP coverage to use MediNote. Our sick note service is a private-pay service at $55 CAD. However, having your Ontario health card number can help verify your identity.
Sick Note — Ontario
- Phone consultation with licensed Ontario doctor
- Same-day sick note delivery
- Valid for work & school
- Digital & printable formats
- PHIPA compliant & secure
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