Getting your prescription medication as a newcomer to Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:00:56 +0000

If you take medication for your health, you should make sure you take the proper steps to get access to these medications upon your arrival in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In Canada, there are two main classes of medications: Over-the-counter drugs: these drugs can be purchased legally by any person […]

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Globalizing Leadership To Address Canada’s Labour Shortage

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 13:13:39 +0000

The labour market today marks a rare point in history. For once, it is tilted in favour of skilled workers versus corporate Canada. Both employers and talent are unsure how to act and react. According to Statistics Canada, unemployment is running as low as it’s ever been, job vacancy numbers are at a record high […]

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Navigating an unfamiliar health-care system

Credit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:15:41 +0000

Newcomers make a lot of decisions within the first few weeks and months after arriving in Canada. During the settlement process, an important area that may often be ignored involves decisions about your healthcare needs.

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Person-centred care and how you can take your health into your own hands

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:31:03 +0000

Person-centred care is the philosophy of giving power back to patients and putting them “at the centre” of care. It can lead to lower health-care spending and better patient health outcomes. That’s why person-centred care has become a top priority in Canada. As a health services researcher working with an international group of researchers, my […]

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What you need to know about moving to Canada as a newcomer in 2022

Credit to Author: CanadaVisa| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:30:14 +0000

CanadaVisa and Scotiabank invite you to join our free webinar on Wednesday August 24: What you need to know about moving to Canada as a newcomer in 2022! Sign up to this free webinar! What will I learn? Are you preparing for your big move to Canada? Whether you are coming to Canada as a […]

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Work in Thunder Bay: We need healthcare workers

Credit to Author: Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission| Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:00:18 +0000

There is a world of employment possibilities to discover outside of the big city. Rewarding professional careers, skilled trades jobs, superior nature, and lower property prices are attracting more people from large cities to work in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay is located in Ontario, which is Canada’s largest province. The city is west of Toronto […]

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Tips for navigating an emergency department visit: Who you’ll see, what to ask and why it matters

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:51:42 +0000

The emergency department (ED) can be a stressful and confusing place for individuals who are sick or injured. During the pandemic, with many hospitals not permitting friends or family to accompany ED patients, being alone may exacerbate the uncertainty, fear and anxiety patients may experience.

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Coronavirus Is Here To Stay — Panicking Is Futile

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:45:05 +0000

The coronavirus, in my opinion, is here to stay, and panicking is futile. It’s pretty much everywhere, and honestly, I am worried, but I’m not out there panic buying pallets of toilet paper. The reason why the coronavirus is here to stay is due to the nature of corporate capitalism

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Coronavirus Is Here To Stay — Panicking Is Futile

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:45:05 +0000

The coronavirus, in my opinion, is here to stay, and panicking is futile. It’s pretty much everywhere, and honestly, I am worried, but I’m not out there panic buying pallets of toilet paper. The reason why the coronavirus is here to stay is due to the nature of corporate capitalism

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