I would disagree it's the same globally. There are plenty of places in Canada (and elsewhere) where this isn't the case. But given you want to be in / around Toronto, that's what you'll be facing.
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I would disagree it's the same globally. There are plenty of places in Canada (and elsewhere) where this isn't the case. But given you want to be in / around Toronto, that's what you'll be facing.
Did you really mean $7 for a year. Like the OP, to that I say "Wow!" I would expect a sugar pill taken only once a month to cost more than 7 bucks over a year. Did you mean $7k? I have never heard of Ajovy and too lazy to Google it. But I doubt it's all that cheap here, given the reported cost in Israel.
Pretty sure this was a typo I think this individual meant to say $7K per year estimate.
If it is $720 per month for the OP, then it is probably that in Canada. OP is coming on a working holiday visa. It is an injectable med for migraines. OHIP probably doesn’t cover it. I have migraines so know costs and am lucky to have work insurance. But even my work insurance will not cover certain migraine meds and only generics. Generic meds are cheaper and the one OP is on is new and not a generic yet.
Thanks for enlightening me! From my endless reading of BC court judgments, I frequently see cases where migraines are linked to motor vehicle accidents and the cost of divers medications are sought to be recovered by plaintiffs. Botox is frequently mentioned. Have seen no references (at least that I can recall) to Ajovy (pizza with Ajovies anyone?). Here's a typical example:
Aujla v. Nijjar S.C., D. MacDonald J., 2022 BCSC 1262, Vancouver M174347, M173352, July 25, 2022 , 65pp.
Among other references, at para. 244 we see:
[244] Dr. Witty values the future cost of Botox treatment at $2,700 to $4,400 per year. Mr. Benning projected the future cost of Botox to be $1,089 for a trial or $117,662 for ongoing treatment. Given that it is uncertain whether Botox therapy will assist Ms. Aujla, I award $24,000 for future Botox treatment which reflects approximately 20% of the ongoing cost.
Yes I do find it odd to, like it is a new medicine, a very expensive one. I wouldn't think any country in the world would just give it away for free, even the most socialist and rich like the Scandinavian ons.
There are major cities in Canada where you would find a much better rental situation. Montreal and Quebec are examples although whether you know French or not makes a different for jobs in this province. Winnipeg is another. Also Halifax.
Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary have very challenging rental situations right now.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...ife-changing-drug-left-off-the-list-1.6833947
Look what I've just found, I wonder if Ontario did the same.
Look what I've just found, I wonder if Ontario did the same.
I thought about it, but I don't know French and I heard it's a less liberal area. And I'm sure Toronto is more of a world city on the scale of London, New York and cetra, where everything happens.
It's certainly a big city with a ton going on. You just have to be willing to put up with the high rents / low rental availability.
Because I've been in this situation before, I know now that my 2 only options at least for the beginning will be to find a job with accommodation or find someone who can help with this matter. 1 thing I learned in this housing market, is that It's a lot about networking and connections unfortunately. But anyhow, I'm excited and it really sounds like Toronro can be worth it. let's hope for the visa arrive fastIt's certainly a big city with a ton going on. You just have to be willing to put up with the high rents / low rental availability.
So I'll be honest, networking and connections isn't what's really going to do it. What landlords in Toronto will be looking for is proof of employment as the #1 criteria. Having good credit is normally also important but you won't have one being new to Canada. Same goes for referrals from previous landlords in Canada.
Oh - one more thing. If you're looking for a job that includes accommodations, then you would want to look for a live in caregiver or live in childcare job. Not sure if you have education / experience in this field.