There are hundreds of thousands of international students in Canada, and they contribute a significant amount of money into Canada’s economy. Despite the large presence they have in this country, there isn’t the right infrastructure or support for international students.
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During the early stages of relocation, it’s wise to invest in a global healthcare plan or a private medical plan to ensure you’re appropriately covered.
View More Moving to Canada: Sorting Facts from FictionCindy Leung drops off her husband, Chuck, to a day program at a Scarborough, Ontario long-term care facility. Waving to social worker, Benny Choi from…
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I was born at the Vavuniya General Hospital in the winter of 1988, in a town that is often referred to as the gateway to…
View More Medical Student Re-discovers JaffnaNew approaches to immunization may help newcomers get the information they need to ensure their children’s records are up-to-date, though barriers still exist across the…
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As Syrian refugees make their way to Canada, medical professionals and volunteers across the country are busy prepping to assist in medical care services. About…
View More NewsBriefs: Health-Care System Preps for Refugee InfluxLanguage barriers can have a negative impact not only on initial access to health services, but also on the quality of health care and treatment…
View More Family Not the Best Interpreter of MaladiesScholars and students recently gathered at Canada’s top health education institute to discuss racial health inequities experienced by immigrants, refugees and racialized groups. The eighth…
View More Reframing Racism as a Public Health IssueAs a signatory of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canada acknowledges the right to adequate health care for all. However, uninsured individuals living in…
View More Health-care Options for the UninsuredOne outreach worker is creating a bilingual volunteer program because there’s not enough support for Chinese seniors, especially those in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Chanel Ly, a…
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