Proof of residence for Quebec healthcare

[Crillz]

I landed yesterday and the officer explained when I landed to register for healthcare as soon as possible as the 3 month wait period starts after you apply. Looking at the requirements today I saw that you need to have a proof of residence. Since I am not on the lease where we are living at the moment I can't use that as proof. My only proof might be when I open a bank account tomorrow and they send me my cards. Have others used this and is it an acceptable proof of residence? Outside of all that I assume when my SIN card arrives in a few weeks that could be used as a proof of residence? I don't have a cellphone or any other bills in my name here yet.

 

[shekhawatmx]

well im in same boat,we need lease to apply for health card.
i suggest look for lease which u can break without any penalty so at least u can apply for health card and in later u can always move to place where u wanna live because of ur work.

 

[Leon]

In AB, it works to get a letter from your bank with your address on it. You can even ask your bank as soon as you open your account to send you a statement or a letter right away.

 

[shekhawatmx]

Leon do you have any idea on Montreal real estate , we are planning to take one year lease so we can apply for heath card to avail child birth related benefits from RAMQ but after delivery we might move to Ontario so will cancel the lease..

Plz advice if it’s possible or not.

btw we r pr holder and out of canada.

 

[Leon]

I do not know the law in Quebec but generally if you break a lease, the landlord can bill you the entire time you have left on the lease. You should rather try to get a month to month contract if possible.

If you do end up with a lease, it would be up to the landlord if they allow you to get out of it or if they allow you to sub-let the apartment or find another person that will take over your lease. See http://www.rdl.gouv.qc.ca/en/publications/ceder.asp