Actually, we don't allow that. Trust me, I have friends who take part in medical experiments, and it is illegal in Canada to pay people for it.
I could swear we compensated people for their time at my hospital in Toronto.
I don't think it's illegal. This man was paid for his time. The article was from 2002 though, so I realize it could have changed.
http://www.myhealthcanada.com/Media/vansun20021122.htm
This doctor is offering possible compensation as well"
http://www.drkomer.com/clinical_trials.htm
http://www.ccac-accc.ca/clinical-trials.html
This is from the Colorectal cancer association of Canada: "There is usually no cost for participating in such a study as long as you are a research study participant. Some studies even offer compensation for participation. Participation is completely voluntary, therefore you may decide not to participate or you may withdraw at any time. In the course of bringing a new drug to consumers, many tests are done to ensure that it will be of benefit"