Last reviewed and updated: July 2026 by a licensed Canadian physician
Get a same-day sick note for your exam deferral at any Canadian university. Licensed physicians. Accepted by UofA, UofT, UBC, and all schools. $49 flat fee.
When illness prevents you from writing a university exam, most Canadian institutions allow you to defer to a later date with proper medical documentation. MedLetter provides same-day sick notes accepted by every university in Canada for $49. Our notes are issued by licensed physicians registered with provincial colleges (CPSA, CPSO, CPSBC, CPSS, CPSM, CPSNS, CPSNB, CPSPEI, CPSNL).
| Province | Major Universities | Typical Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | UofA, UofC, MRU, MacEwan, SAIT, NAIT | 3-5 business days | Alberta Exam Deferral |
| Ontario | UofT, Western, McMaster, Queen's, York, Waterloo | 3-7 business days | Ontario Exam Deferral |
| British Columbia | UBC, SFU, UVic, BCIT, KPU | 48 hours - 7 days | BC Exam Deferral |
| Saskatchewan | USask, U of Regina, Sask Polytechnic | 3-5 business days | Saskatchewan Exam Deferral |
| Manitoba | U of M, U of Winnipeg, Brandon, Red River | 48 hours - 5 days | Manitoba Exam Deferral |
| Nova Scotia | Dalhousie, SMU, StFX, Acadia, CBU | 3-5 business days | Nova Scotia Exam Deferral |
| New Brunswick | UNB, UdeM, Mount Allison, STU | 3-5 business days | New Brunswick Exam Deferral |
| PEI | UPEI, Holland College | 48 hours - 5 days | PEI Exam Deferral |
| Newfoundland | MUN, Grenfell, CNA | 48 hours - 5 days | Newfoundland Exam Deferral |
| Feature | MedLetter | Walk-In Clinic | ER Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $49 flat fee | Free (OHIP) but $20-50 for note | Free but 4-8 hour wait |
| Wait Time | Same day (hours) | 2-4 hours in clinic | 4-12 hours |
| Available When Sick | Yes - from bed | Must travel while ill | Must travel while ill |
| Weekend/Holiday | Yes - 24/7 | Limited hours | Yes but extreme wait |
| Accepted by Universities | All Canadian universities | Yes | Yes |
Yes. MedLetter can issue a sick note for a recent illness even if the exam date has passed, as long as you were genuinely ill on the exam day. Most universities accept notes submitted within 3-7 days of the missed exam.
Yes. All Canadian universities accept sick notes from licensed physicians regardless of whether the consultation was in-person or virtual. MedLetter notes are issued by physicians registered with provincial medical colleges.
MedLetter delivers most sick notes within hours of submission. Same-day delivery is standard, so you can submit your deferral paperwork before your university deadline.
Many universities (like McMaster's MSAF or Western's Academic Consideration) have their own forms. MedLetter provides a standalone medical note that satisfies the medical documentation requirement. For universities requiring physician completion of specific forms, contact us and we can accommodate.
Yes, if your illness spans multiple exam dates. Your MedLetter sick note will specify the dates of illness, and you can use it to defer all exams that fall within that period.
MedLetter is a legitimate medical service operated by licensed Canadian physicians. Our notes are real medical documents issued after physician review. Using a legitimate sick note for a genuine illness is completely appropriate and legal.
Get Your Exam Deferral Sick Note Now - $49