Last reviewed and updated: July 2026 by a licensed Canadian physician
Need a sick note in Nova Scotia? MedLetter connects you with a licensed Canadian physician who can issue an official doctor's note same day. No walk-in clinic visit required. Your note is delivered to your inbox within hours — accepted by all Nova Scotia employers, schools, and institutions.
Yes. Our sick notes are issued by a licensed Canadian physician and carry the same legal weight as notes from in-person visits. All Nova Scotia employers must accept them under the Labour Standards Code.
Under Nova Scotia's Labour Standards Code, employees are entitled to up to 3 unpaid sick days per year after 90 days of employment, plus 5 paid sick days for most employees.
Yes. MedLetter provides fully online sick notes. Fill out a brief form, a physician reviews your request, and your signed note is delivered to your email same day.
Most sick notes are delivered within 2-6 hours during business hours. Priority delivery (1-2 hours) is available for an additional fee.
Yes. There is no legal distinction between a sick note issued via telehealth and one from an in-person visit. Our notes are signed by a licensed physician and accepted by all Nova Scotia employers.