The following links contain information that international graduates may find helpful:
Going to Canada
- http://canadainternational.gc.ca/gtc/Going_To_Canada-en.aspxThis site offers tips and information for people interested in visiting or immigrating to
Healthcare in Canada
- Health Canada is the federal department responsible for overseeing Canadian healthcare. To learn about Canada’s healthcare system and how it works, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/index_e.html
- For detailed information on Canadian healthcare policy, visit http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-6/index.html to read the Canada Health Act.
Canadian Life and Culture
- Newcomers to Canada may find that life is very different from their home countries. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has plenty of helpful advice about settling and living in Canada. More information can also be found through Canada International
- Learn about Canadian culture, heritage and history by visiting the Department of Canadian Heritage Web site.
Getting a Driver’s License
Occupational therapists who work in the community or visit clients in their homes often need to drive from one spot to another. In rural areas, different jobs may be located far away from each other and public transportation may be limited.
It is recommended that international graduates look into getting a driver’s license. Contact your provincial Ministry of Transportation to learn more.
The following site provides links to provincial government Web sites, where you can locate the Ministry of Transportation for each province.
Geographic Information
Click here to view a map of Canada along with links to information about each major Canadian city.
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