Moving between provinces
 

I need your advice about the following question:
I have read that each province has its own health insurance card, driver's
license and professional engineers (PEng) association.
If a PR moves from one province to the other, does one have to start all over
again: get a new driver's license, fulfill the specific conditions for the
health insurance eligibility in the new province and start the whole PEng
process anew?
Are there any **global** agreements between the provinces regarding these issues
or each one has its own terms and conditions. e.g. it depends on the province
(it might be different between ON and BC, than between ON and Quebec), or it
depends on the issue at hand (if it's health insurance, driver's license or PEng
title)?

Thanks.

Re: Moving between provinces
 

in a recent article, gal ([email protected]) said:

    > If a PR moves from one province to the other, does one have to start all over
    > again: get a new driver's license, fulfill the specific conditions for the
    > health insurance eligibility in the new province and start the whole PEng
    > process anew?

Yep. Well, the Peng may be different. Contact the association to find
out specifics. Good luck.
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Re: Moving between provinces
 

"gal" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > I need your advice about the following question:
    > I have read that each province has its own health insurance card, driver's
    > license and professional engineers (PEng) association.
    > If a PR moves from one province to the other, does one have to start all over
    > again: get a new driver's license, fulfill the specific conditions for the
    > health insurance eligibility in the new province and start the whole PEng
    > process anew?
    > Are there any **global** agreements between the provinces regarding these issues
    > or each one has its own terms and conditions. e.g. it depends on the province
    > (it might be different between ON and BC, than between ON and Quebec), or it
    > depends on the issue at hand (if it's health insurance, driver's license or PEng
    > title)?
    >
    > Thanks.

Sad to say, each province requires that you register for your health
card, license for vehicles etc in the province you live in. If you
leave one, you have to start the process again. Things that are
federal, like the Social Insurance card, do not have to be changed.
Medical usually allows you 3 months coverage from your last province,
but you have to register at the new province asap in order to keep the
times co-ordinating and coverage pretty steady....Best of luck,
Destination Canada Publications

Re: Moving between provinces
 

Drivers license should be a straight swap within canada, with perhaps an admin fee. Remember to get new license plates too!

Health card, IIRC if you apply immediately you should be covered by the old province plan until the new ones waiting time is fulfilled, so not really a problem, but check details with current and prospective province.

PEng. Generaly experience and qualifications are recognised and transferable in every province, but most/all provinces require a reexamination on Ethics and the Law as it relates to the profession in that province. This makes perfect sense really as PEng status is required to fullfill certain legal obligations (Machine Prestart H&S inspection for example), and due dillegence would indicate that a license not be issued without checking the recipient knows the law in their new province. It should be no big deal to transfer and take the exams, and any fees are tax deductable, so you should not be out of pocket. Check individual provincial requirements though.

Hope this helps

Iain

Re: Moving between provinces
 

Thanks everybody.
In the end, if it's for a new job it will probably be worthwhile.
Thanks.

Re: Moving between provinces
 

iaink <member16059@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Originally posted by Gal
    > > I need your advice about the
    > following question:
    > > I have read that each province has its own health
    > insurance card, driver's
    > > license and professional engineers (PEng)
    > association.
    > > If a PR moves from one province to the other, does one
    > have to start all over
    > > again: get a new driver's license, fulfill the
    > specific conditions for the
    > > health insurance eligibility in the new
    > province and start the whole PEng
    > > process anew?
    > > Are there any
    > **global** agreements between the provinces regarding these issues
    > > or
    > each one has its own terms and conditions. e.g. it depends on the
    > province
    > > (it might be different between ON and BC, than between ON and
    > Quebec), or it
    > > depends on the issue at hand (if it's health insurance,
    > driver's license or PEng
    > > title)?
    > >
    > > Thanks.
    >
    > Drivers
    > license should be a straight swap within canada, with perhaps an admin
    > fee. Remember to get new license plates too!
    >
    > Health card, IIRC if you
    > apply immediately you should be covered by the old province plan until
    > the new ones waiting time is fulfilled, so not really a problem, but
    > check details with current and prospective province.
    >
    > PEng. Generaly
    > experience and qualifications are recognised and transferable in every
    > province, but most/all provinces require a reexamination on Ethics and
    > the Law as it relates to the profession in that province. This makes
    > perfect sense really as PEng status is required to fullfill certain
    > legal obligations (Machine Prestart H&S inspection for example), and due
    > dillegence would indicate that a license not be issued without checking
    > the recipient knows the law in their new province. It should be no big
    > deal to transfer and take the exams, and any fees are tax deductable, so
    > you should not be out of pocket. Check individual provincial
    > requirements though.
    >
    > Hope this helps
    >
    > Iain


Iain, I know you know your stuff, I read this site frequently and I
appreciate your knowledge. However, I have to point out, on the
driver's licence issue, it is not just a straight exchange across
Canada. As was noted earlier, each province is different and requires
different criteria to fulfill. Essentially, all one need do is go to
the offices and register, however, some provinces require road tests
depending on experience, some have graduated licensing and take that
into account, some require photo to be taken, others do not, some
require that you have insurance before being able to get the
license...etc...So, it's best to enquire ahead of time and make sure
the documentation is ready...Keep up the good work Iain. Destination
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