Like all doctors in Canada, Manitoba physicians have a legal obligation to report certain conditions/​circumstances to various government departments. 

One such example is a physician’s duty to report patients diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm. As stated in The Public Health Act: 

“Without delay after becoming aware that a person has cancer or malignant neoplasm, a health professional shall report the disease on Form 3 of Schedule B.”

CancerCare Manitoba is empowered under the Act to collect, classify and maintain accurate, comprehensive information on all cancer cases for the province. Physicians should complete the ​“Report of Malignant Neoplasm” and forward it to CancerCare Manitoba.

Also, document any communications with CancerCare Manitoba, including recording the date and the details of the report. As there is a statutory obligation to report, there is no fee payable for completing the report and any related communications.