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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

29. Moving to Canada? Let's Talk About The Health Insurance Mistake That Could Cost You $15,000

from Welcome to Canada! Your Ultimate Guide to Moving to Canada: Immigration, Budgeting, Jobs, Housing, Healthcare, Studies & More. · host Emma Charlin

Could one unexpected medical bill force you to leave Canada 🇨🇦?It happened to Marcello. 😫He was 25, healthy, athletic, and convinced a private health insurance was an unnecessary expense.A few days after arriving in Toronto, he landed in emergency surgery for appendicitis… and walked away with a $15,000 medical bill.His Canadian dream ended before it had even begun.In this episode, I break down everything newcomers need to know about private health insurance 🏥 in Canada:✅ why it matters,✅ when it’s mandatory,✅ what waiting periods really mean,✅ and how one overlooked detail could cost you far more than you expect.If Canada is in your plans, this episode could save you thousands.💸------------Join "The Compass", my signature coaching program, where I guide you step by step to maximize your chances of success.------------📞 Book a Discovery Call or a Coaching Session with me : https://calendly.com/emma-charlin/!------------📘 Get My Practical Guide: Costs of Moving to Canada, The Ultimate Guide – The best resource to help you budget your move to Canada in the most efficient way!----------------🔗 Want more content? Follow me on LinkedIn or even better on my newsletter and get a booklet with 67 tips I wish I had known before moving to Canada!----------------🎙️ Welcome to Canada is a podcast dedicated to immigration and life in Quebec and Canada. Find each episode show notes in the Learn section of my website: www.bienvenueaucanada.ca/en/welcome.----------------Keywords: Move to Canada - Canada Immigration - Expat Life in Canada - Study in Canada - Work in Canada - Live in Canada - Moving to Quebec - Immigration Process Canada - Cost of Moving to Canada - Best Podcast About Moving to Canada - Private health insurance Canada - Moving to Canada health insurance - Canada immigration healthcare - Newcomer health insurance Canada - IEC insurance requirements - Working holiday insurance Canada - International student Health insurance Canada - Canada relocation checklist - Expat insurance Canada - Healthcare for immigrants Canada - Moving to Canada tips - Settling in Canada - Immigration mistakes Canada - Expat healthcare Canada - Canadian immigration tips----------------🎧 If you love the podcast New to Canada, you’ll love Welcome to Canada!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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