Have you ever thought about the steps you will have to take when you arrive to Canada? You should be prepared! Settling in Canada as a Permanent Resident is not difficult if you understand the process!

Well, one of the first things you’ll want to do after arriving is apply for health insurance cards for every member of your family.  Applications are available in many places, including doctor’s offices and pharmacies.  These cards allow you to receive care through the Canadian health insurance program for the following services:

- Examination and treatment by physicians and most specialists
- Many types of surgery
- Hospitalization
- X-rays and laboratory tests
- Immunizations

You will not have to pay for these services, these expenses are covered by the taxes that you will be paying as a working Canadian permanent resident.

In most provinces in Canada, you can begin receiving medical coverage as soon as you apply.  In Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and British Columbia, however, you must wait 3-months from the date you apply for your coverage to begin.  In the meantime, short-term health insurance is available through private companies.

You may also want to ask potential employers about their health coverage options as well.  Many employers provide additional health insurance benefits that cover expenses, such as prescription drugs and dental care.

Social Insurance Number

Before you begin working in Canada, you need to have a Social Insurance Number (SIN).  This 9-digit number is used to help you receive the social benefits you are entitled to as a Canadian permanent resident and to ensure that you are paying taxes to help support those benefits.

To apply for a SIN, you should visit a local office of the Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSD) to complete an application.  You should also bring along your Permanent Resident card to proof your identity and your residency status.

The cost of application is $10, and it takes about three weeks for you to receive your card.

You can begin working before your receive your SIN card, however.  You simply need to provide your employer with proof that you have applied.

If you haven´t applied for the Canadian Permanent Residence visa, I STRONGLY recommend applying TODAY!

We all know that the Government has just announced important changes, so don´t wait any longer.

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