December 2, 2018 – New immigrants to Canada are being advised to be aware of what health coverage they need before they arrive.
While Canada has an established public health care system, certain provinces impose a waiting period for new permanent residents, while work permit and study permit holders are also treated differently.
Experts say many newcomers do not consider what coverage they may need until they are already in Canada.
It means that health emergencies that happen in the gap between landing and establishing coverage are not covered, particularly in provinces where a waiting period exists.
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