Local services in Canada
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may apply for public health insurance. With it, you don’t have to pay for most health-care services. The universal health-care system is paid for through taxes. When you use public health-care services, you must show your health insurance card to the hospital or medical clinic. Each province and territory have their own health insurance plan. Make sure you know what your plan covers. All provinces and territories will provide free emergency medical services, even if you don’t have a government health card. There may be restrictions depending on your immigration status. If you have an emergency, go to the nearest hospital. A walk-in clinic might charge fees if you don’t live in that province or territory. Education in Canada is for the most part provided publicly, funded and overseen by federal and local governments. Education is compulsory up to the age of 16 in every province in Canada.
