Dual Citizen looking to move to Nova Scotia and in need of general help

[mbuchanan]

I'm a dual citizen living in the USA right now and I'm looking to move to Nova Scotia in the next month. I have a lot of general questions about moving and could use some help as I can't find many resources for my specific situation!


How quickly will i be able to join national healthcare?
Because I am already a citizen, do I still need to have a health screening before moving?
Will i be able to transfer my medical records/prescriptions when i move?
Will I have to get temporary/traveller’s insurance until i’m eligible for national healthcare?
How do i apply for/get residency? How quickly can I be considered a resident (I'm looking at applying to schools at resident's rates)
Getting a new drivers license/bringing my car across the border/how immediately do I need to change over my car insurance?
Is there any paperwork I will need for applying for housing/jobs aside from my dual citizenship card? SSN equivalent?

I'm sure I'm missing a lot of important questions but I've never changed countries before and simply do not know what to expect. If there are any common obstacles I do not know about yet, I would really appreciate guidance!

Thank you so much in advance, I'm so excited to live in Canada!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Healthcare is provincial. Go look on the NS website.

No, you don't need a medical.

As far as I know, you can't transfer prescriptions. You will need to get a new prescription from a doctor in Canada. You should be able to transfer your records if you can find a GP in Canada.

You don't have to get temporary coverage but it is strongly advised if you have to wait for provincial coverage.

You don't "apply for/get residency". If you are a living in Canada, you are resident in Canada. As a citizen, you will always get domestic tuition rates.

Don't know about the car stuff. Search the forum, there are many Americans who have gone through the importing process.

You need to apply for a SIN.