Articles with the Tag “New to Canada”

Learn about family health basics in Canada, such as the process for finding a family doctor, tips to help you choose between a paediatrician and a family doctor for your kids, and recommendations for getting immunized and tracking your vaccinations in Canada.

Canada’s healthcare system is managed by its provinces, and there are slight differences in eligibility requirements and coverage. Once you’ve enrolled in your provincial health plan, you’ll find most healthcare costs are covered by the provincial healthcare plan. Newcomers should find a family doctor (GP) to be their primary care provider.

Canadian winters are notoriously cold and snowy, and from newcomers used to warmer climates, it’s important to learn how to bundler up and dress for the weather, so you can stay warm and dry from November to April, and even enjoy the snowy climate.

Everything you need to know to prepare for getting your driver’s license in Canada: driving tests, buying car insurance, and the rules of the road.