Articles and resources on healthcare in Canada.
Written by: Dr. Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MSC, BA, MACA. As a mental health educator, counsellor, consultant, and researcher, I have spent the last 18 years of my life learning, researching, and teaching about mental health and wellness within culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) as well as with Black, [...]
Newcomers move to Canada from different parts of the world. Many come from tropical and temperate countries where the weather and way of life are different. Canada is often regarded as a cold country, but in reality, depending on where you live, you could enjoy four seasons during a year: [...]
Canada has a universal healthcare system that is paid for through taxes. In other words, basic healthcare services are free for Canadian citizens, and permanent residents as those costs are covered by the taxes paid. Each province and territory has its own provincial or territorial health insurance plans to facilitate [...]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented global event. It has changed the way we live, work, and connect with each other. As countries strive to contain the disease and flatten the curve, no matter where you live, social distancing, self-isolation and good hygiene practices are now our new normal. Many [...]
The COVID-19 crisis has turned our personal and professional worlds upside down. We are all dealing with a new environment where we’re socially distant, self-isolated, either working from home or wondering how to find work in this unprecedented situation. Arrive reached out (from a distance) to Toronto-based therapist and social [...]
The Covid-19 (also referred to as coronavirus) Pandemic is an unprecedented global event. It has changed the way we live, work, and connect with each other. Since the virus emerged a few months ago in Wuhan China, it has spread rapidly around the world, dramatically affecting populations from Iran to [...]
One of the top reasons newcomers choose Canada as their new home is access to a publicly-funded universal healthcare system. In each Canadian province, a portion of the taxes paid by citizens and residents is utilized by the provincial government to administer health services. This enables eligible individuals to [...]
With a graduate degree in theatre arts and a postgraduate degree in cultural management, Mariana Miquelin stumbled on an opportunity to become an event professional. This unexpected chance ended up defining her entire life! Mariana’s desire to grow professionally brought her to Canada in April 2018, starting a journey filled [...]
Insurance is an assured and secure way to protect yourself and your family against risk. As a newcomer, based on the experiences in your home country, you may have a fair idea of certain types of insurance. Familiarizing yourself with insurance options in Canada is an essential part of [...]
It takes commitment, determination and resolve to leave one’s home country behind to start a new life in Canada. It takes planning and preparation to make it a truly successful journey. There are important things to consider before leaving: documentation, accommodation, healthcare, transportation, food and clothing, insurance, schools and [...]