Like many nations, Canada has implemented some very strict travels regulations in order to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. While entering the country has grown more difficult, the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) is still accepting and processing applications for immigrants. But for those foreigners whose visas, study permits or work permits have [...]
After several weeks of unprecedented disruption to society, Canada has slowly begun to ease the COVID-19 shutdown that went into effect in mid-March of this year. The stages of reopening vary across different regions and provinces of Canada, and attitudes are mixed between residents, business owners and healthcare workers. The government has also taken [...]
With the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic turning society upside-down, everything is now suspended in uncertainty. And that includes Canadian immigration policy. Because of its low population density and remote geographic location, Canada often enjoys some insulation from the greater worries of the world. But the coronavirus is an invisible assassin who knows no boundaries. So [...]
As Northern Ontario experiences a shortage of doctors to treat the rapidly spreading Covid-19 coronavirus, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is granting Supervised Short-Duration Certificates to medical students who have yet to obtain a Canadian medical residency position. International medical graduates who have already passed the exam to practice medicine in [...]
As the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic tears across the globe, even Canada — famous for its exceptional quality of life — will not come out unscathed. As of April 8, 2020, Canada ranks 13th in world for total number of cases by country. There have been a total of 19,179 cases in Canada, and [...]
In the United States, and throughout the world, people look to Canada as an exemplar for effective, universal healthcare coverage. Before moving to a new country, one of an immigrant's chief concerns will be understanding the healthcare system in that country and how it will work for them as a newcomer. Yes, Canada takes [...]
When you first arrive in Montréal, you may have some questions about what the best stores are to do your different types of shopping. You might have heard people mention SAQ, but don't know what they mean, or you may be wondering where to buy stationery. There are some shopping quirks specific to the [...]
When you relocate to Quebec, health services other than the medicare system are available to you and your family through the RAMQ. It is important to know your options, as there may be additional health services that you require, and instead of going to a clinic (public or private), you may be able to [...]
Feeling sick today? If you are a newcomer in the country, you may panic a little and wonder what to do. Don’t worry, the system is really well organized, and if or when you get sick, you will be taken care of quickly. At first you have to know where to go. If you [...]
After the Winter Olympic Games were held in Vancouver in 2010, Vancouver set a new goal for itself for 2011-2020: Becoming the greenest city in the world ever! Located between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is surrounded by nature. However, due to urbanization, climate change and population growth, the city had [...]
