What is the most recommended city in Ontario for a single 32 year old immigrant to start in?

[Naturgrl]

Yeah, 2.5 is a no go. Also, because I depend on public transportation, I have to live very close to my job and cetra, with a great public transportation. I heard getting a Candian license can be complex and probably to own a car will be expensive for start.

I would say I need to be 30 min drive in public transportation tops from my work, whenever it will be.

Very few people have a 30 minute commute in the GTA. May need to consider an hour, budget wise.

Prescriptions are not covered unless you get employment with a company that has private insurance, and then you may be covered. Again you need to look at costs for the drug you are on.

 

[TOM_1900]

Very few people have a 30 minute commute in the GTA. May need to consider an hour, budget wise.

Prescriptions are not covered unless you get employment with a company that has private insurance, and then you may be covered. Again you need to look at costs for the drug you are on.

Yeah, Im used to a very small country.. ill check for jobs with accommodatios, I want to work with kids/youth anyway.

 

[Naturgrl]

Yeah, Im used to a very small country.. ill check for jobs with accommodatios, I want to work with kids/youth anyway.

Then look at nanny positions with accomodations. If your permit says not able to work with children/youth or in health care you will need to change conditions of work permit once in Canada.

 

[scylla]

Yeah, 2.5 is a no go. Also, because I depend on public transportation, I have to live very close to my job and cetra, with a great public transportation. I heard getting a Candian license can be complex and probably to own a car will be expensive for start.

I would say I need to be 30 min drive in public transportation tops from my work, whenever it will be.

If you want a 30 min commute to downtown, then you really need to be looking at other areas that are closer in such as Etobicoke or Scarborough or Toronto proper. Look into rental prices now so that you have an idea of what to expect. Good luck.

 

[canuck78]

Years?! OMG.. so what people do? Go to the US to see a doctor?

Yes, I understand that meds will be an issue, because I understood that for the 6 first months I need to be on International private insurance which doesn’t cover nothing basically except emergency, and even after that when I can apply for the local insurance- I’ve been told that no meds covered in Canda, is that true?

In some locations in the US you also wait a year for specialist and you wait a long time to see certain specialists all over the US if they have a niche scope of practice. It is hard to compare because there are so many variabilities. Ontario tends to have better wait times than many provinces because we pay doctors the most and have the most doctors but the population is also increasing the most and the cost of living is high which impacts GPs the most. Rural areas always face issues when it comes to access to healthcare. Maritimes tend to have longest wait times because of multiple issues like low pay rate for MDs, higher percentage of seniors and there has been a large population increase in the past 5 years. Getting a GP in the Maritimes is incredibly difficult. Would suggest reviewing the eligibility period of OHIP. You may need private insurance for 3 months if the 3 month wait period has returned as long as you plan on remaining in Ontario for the first 5 out of 6 months, 6 months out of the first year and plan on making Ontario your permanent home.

 

[canuck78]

BTW - it's not at all clear if you are asking about prescription medication or non-prescription medication. So hard to comment with certainty on whether it would be covered or not. Prescription meds are not covered. Other treatments may be. Again, impossible to say without knowing exactly what you are asking about / what treatments you need.

Prescription meds are covered in some provinces. Some only cover the most common and cheaper medications and may not cover the new nor expensive medications. There is often a few charged by the provincial health insurer. Ontario does not have complete provincial pharmacare but does have coverage for both young and old and those on welfare and disability.

 

[canuck78]

Thanks. Yes, I’m aware, fortunately in this case, there’s no generic versions of this meds, that’s why there so expensive, so I’ll check but I’m assuming its available in Canada if it’s available in Israel.

Not necessarily or it still may be being reviewed. Canada is not very efficient when it comes to drug approval and Canada is a relatively small market so drug companies prioritize applying for approval in large makets and the most lucrative markets first. Canada has some of the highest medication costs in the world so that does help counteract our small size. The fact that prices are negotiated with each province and not as a group together or through the federal government also has an impact on speed of drug approval and pricing. If you are taking things like immunotherapy that could mean that you may not qualify to get a WP because you may place excessive demand on the healthcare system. In Ontario there is a program for people who spend a large percentage of their take home income on prescription medication. If I remember correctly the Trillium program will start helping you pay for medication once you exceed 5% of your income spent on prescription medication. Not all medications are covered you can look up the ODB formulary or you can tell me the name of the medications and I can look it up. Are you receiving Botox for migraines for example? Qualifying for the no program is based on your last year’s tax returns so not sure what happens with new arrivals.

 

[TOM_1900]

If you want a 30 min commute to downtown, then you really need to be looking at other areas that are closer in such as Etobicoke or Scarborough or Toronto proper. Look into rental prices now so that you have an idea of what to expect. Good luck.

Thanks, by the way, about that- pricing aside, is finding a studio or 1 bedroom apartment can take effort in a matter of competition on every available one? for example, in Tel Aviv and berlin it's not only the money, you're literally competing with hundreds more on the same apartment so a lot of time the owner just choose who his preferring and finding a place can take a lot of time. Same in Toronto?

 

[scylla]

Thanks, by the way, about that- pricing aside, is finding a studio or 1 bedroom apartment can take effort in a matter of competition on every available one? for example, in Tel Aviv and berlin it's not only the money, you're literally competing with hundreds more on the same apartment so a lot of time the owner just choose who his preferring and finding a place can take a lot of time. Same in Toronto?

Yes, exactly the same. And you will be at a disadvantage as someone who is new to Canada.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks, by the way, about that- pricing aside, is finding a studio or 1 bedroom apartment can take effort in a matter of competition on every available one? for example, in Tel Aviv and berlin it's not only the money, you're literally competing with hundreds more on the same apartment so a lot of time the owner just choose who his preferring and finding a place can take a lot of time. Same in Toronto?

Yes. And not having Canadian credit history and proof of employment is also an issue. You may need to pay first and last month rent or find a room to rent from someone renting out their space.

 

[TOM_1900]

Not necessarily or it still may be being reviewed. Canada is not very efficient when it comes to drug approval and Canada is a relatively small market so drug companies prioritize applying for approval in large makets and the most lucrative markets first. Canada has some of the highest medication costs in the world so that does help counteract our small size. The fact that prices are negotiated with each province and not as a group together or through the federal government also has an impact on speed of drug approval and pricing. If you are taking things like immunotherapy that could mean that you may not qualify to get a WP because you may place excessive demand on the healthcare system. In Ontario there is a program for people who spend a large percentage of their take home income on prescription medication. If I remember correctly the Trillium program will start helping you pay for medication once you exceed 5% of your income spent on prescription medication. Not all medications are covered you can look up the ODB formulary or you can tell me the name of the medications and I can look it up. Are you receiving Botox for migraines for example? Qualifying for the no program is based on your last year’s tax returns so not sure what happens with new arrivals.

I'm receiving Ajovy at the moment but there's a chance I'll add the botox and cetra. My doctor said It's a possibility.

 

[TOM_1900]

Yes. And not having Canadian credit history and proof of employment is also an issue. You may need to pay first and last month rent or find a room to rent from someone renting out their space.

I see. So it really is the exact same situation globally.

 

[Naturgrl]

I'm receiving Ajovy at the moment but there's a chance I'll add the botox and cetra. My doctor said It's a possibility.

Ajovy is probably around $7 per year. here is information on Botox. most likely you will need a Canadian doctor to assess your migraines to get any coverage if you meet provincial requirements.

https://migrainecanada.org/posts/th...eatments/botox-coverage-and-access-in-canada/

 

[TOM_1900]

Ajovy is probably around $7 per year. here is information on Botox. most likely you will need a Canadian doctor to assess your migraines to get any coverage if you meet provincial requirements.

https://migrainecanada.org/posts/th...eatments/botox-coverage-and-access-in-canada/

Wow! For a year? The original price of the med in Israel is about 720 CAD a month, after the discount of the med system, im paying around 145 CAD a month. So it’s really is different.

 

[Naturgrl]

Wow! For a year? The original price of the med in Israel is about 720 CAD a month, after the discount of the med system, im paying around 145 CAD a month. So it’s really is different.

You may not be discounted. Many Canadians have insurance through their employer that covers all or some of the costs, or a max. for amount of coverage.