Author: Darrel Pratt

However, the report found that once Canadians get in to see their physicians, they rate the care they receive from their regular doctors as among the best in the world. Access to health care, by the numbers. Where % United States 51 Sweden 49 Norway 43 Canada 43 Is it difficult to get doctor appointment […]

FAMILY DOCTORS ACCESS GROWING SCARCE IN CANADA. Being unable to locate a family doctor is a huge issue, but the struggle to access care can continue even after Canadians have located a primary care physician. Does Canada have shortage of doctors? More than 800,000 Quebecers are without one. In Ontario, the provincial advocacy group for […]

Your U.S. drivers’ license is acceptable when renting a car in Canada. You will not need an International Driving Permit (IDP). However, you should apply for the IDP if you travel often to countries where English is not one of the official languages. Can I rent a car in Canada as a tourist? As a […]

Immigrants contribute to our economy, not only by filling gaps in our labour force and paying taxes, but also by spending money on goods, housing and transportation. The income tax paid by working Canadians pays for health care and other supports for retired Canadians. What are the benefits of immigration? Immigration fuels the economy. When […]

A person who has lived in Canada for a period of at least 40 years after the age of 18 may qualify for a full Old Age Security pension. Possessed a valid immigration visa on July 1, 1980. A person who can not meet the requirements for full Old Age Security may qualify for partial […]

If you’re permanently moving to Canada from the U.S., you won’t be able to keep using your U.S. car insurance. Instead, you’ll need to buy coverage from a Canadian insurer. Canada requires all motorists to carry car insurance. Generally, that coverage costs more than U.S. car insurance. Can I use my U.S. health insurance in […]

Contact Information. The phone number for AAA’s Emergency Road Service is 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357) within the U.S. or Canada only. Is AAA service available in Canada? Bring Your AAA Card Did you know your American Automobile Association (AAA) membership is honored in Canada? Through reciprocal arrangements with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), AAA members can use […]

In general, Medicare only covers recipients while in the United States. This means that if you have Medicare and you travel to Canada, your healthcare costs will not be covered, even if the services or medications provided would normally be covered in the United States. Can I transfer my Medicare to another country? Retirees who […]

Publicly funded health care is financed with general revenue raised through federal, provincial and territorial taxation, such as personal and corporate taxes, sales taxes, payroll levies and other revenue. How does Canada pay for healthcare? Canada has a universal health care system funded through taxes. This means that any Canadian citizen or permanent resident can […]

The Canada Health Act is Canada’s federal health insurance legislation and defines the national principles that govern the Canadian health insurance system, namely, public admin- istration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability and accessibility. What is the main principle of the Canada Health Act? The Act sets out the primary objective of Canadian health care policy, which is […]