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SusanJ
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The previous thread has me a little concerned . . .
Dh is job-hunting and just sent in an application for a job in SK. Of course, he may not get an offer, or we might get a better one in the US. We are not Canadian and our son has spina bifida. He needs pretty straightforward physical therapy, some special equipment, and contact with an array of specialist doctors. Is all of this going to be a problem for non-Canadians? Should we be even considering moving to Canada given our sons needs? If anyone has any resources for me I would be very glad. I'd like to look into this before we have to make a decision about anything.
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On first thought I would say that I couldn't see how we wouldn't be totally covered for treatments that your son needs. I could be naive, but physical therapy, specialists and equipment seem like they would be easily obtainable. But, I have never had to aquire any of these services. You might want to contact Saskatchewan health and discuss this with them.
Hopefully some SKers can answer your question....(I have lived in 3 provinces, but not that one yet!)
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Susan,
I know that if we had enrolled in OHIP (Ontario's "free" health care program), we could have gotten services perhaps during our stay. However, we were told that OHIP was very expensive. (I don't remember the exact amount, but it was a lot.) Since we were there for only six months, we just waited until we got home. Perhaps you can enroll in the provincial health care system? Or ask your current health insurance provider what to do?
I am impressed that your dh got a job in Canada. It's hard to do! We got held up at the border for two hours while the officials dithered on whether to let my husband in. We had all the correct paperwork, but they were not convinced that a Canadian wouldn't been able to fill the post until my dh pointed out that he was being paid by the US DOD while working with Canadians. Sigh. And then we had to travel in a blizzard that we had carefully tried to avoid.
On a more humorous note, we conceived our little guy in Canada so I told people he was "Made in Canada."
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Susan,
I read too quickly. I see that your dh is applying for a jog in SK.
In case you are wondering about the border incident, IIRC is is Canadian law that a Canadian must be hired for a position if at all possible.
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We are going through a simliar thing - My hubby has a job interview for a Canadian Company and they want us to move to Windsor. The lawyer for the company said that you have to prove that he (my dh) is more qualified than any Canadian applicants for the job and that his working there would be a benefit or a neutal effect on Canada.
It is interesting to see how the process works.
I have a question - If he gets the job - we go in June for an interview - I will have my baby there. What was it like????????
ps - I sure could use prayers that this whole thing works out as he was let go from his job here on Saturday!!!!!
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I am not sure how it is when you are from a different country, but for us Canadians going to have a baby in the hospital (or at home with a midwife) is covered completely by our provincial healthcare. In MANITOBA we don't pay any premiums and didn't either when we were in Ontario. If you are in Windsor it is only a quick trip across the bridge into Detroit as well.
I think the care varies, as it does everywhere. In Ontario you can have two midwives for your pregnancy and birth time or stay on with a doctor/OB. I was happy with my midwifery care in Ontario, although at your late date you may have a hard time getting one as they are in high demand (maybe not so much in Southern Ontario, but up farther North they sure were), if that was the route you were going to take.
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Susan, I am not too sure about this but I would think that the services that you need are more in the medical realm than in the academic realm so you would not have problems in getting these kind of services even if you are not Can. You would just have to apply for a health card, I would think.
If your dh does indeed get the job, I would research what is available as far as the services you would need. You wouldn't be denied these services but SK might not have the same kind of services that you are used to where you live now. Does that make sense?
I have lived in SK for 12 years and I absolutely love it here. I came from Ontario which, in comparing the two provinces, it is a major culture shock, but God placed in my heart such a love for this province. I feel like I have always lived here. If a move does become part of your reality, feel free to PM me for any questions you may have.
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Thank you, Julia. I will keep that in mind. I'm pretty sure that this move would be a major culture shock for us as well but the job would be both temporary and a great opportunity for dh so we'll just see.
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Susan,
If you stick to the more urban centers in SK, you should be all right as long as you have medical coverage for all the reasons that Julia mentions.
If you move up north, you will have a harder time (I am talking north of Prince Albert). And the rural farm areas also have problems with access. Be prepared to do a LOT of driving if you are in a rural area. I have to drive 130km to reach the closest maternity ward - and we are only 100km north of the US border.
But, Saskatchewan is a beautiful province with many wonderful people. I transplanted from beautiful BC and don't regret it. The cost of living is still relatively low and we are doing all right.
Good luck!
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