British Columbia residents don’t have to rely solely on private insurance or pay out of pocket for their medical expenses. The territory offers a government-funded public health care plan to all residents to help pay for medically required services and...
New Brunswick residents have the right to receive basic government-funded health care. Medicare, the region’s provincial insurance plan, provides coverage for many essential health care services and treatments. To participate in the Medicare program, residents...
Like any other Canadian province or territory, Manitoba's government provides universal health insurance called Manitoba Health, Seniors, and Active Living. The program is free to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and work permit holders who live in the region...
Canadians and permanent residents in Canada have access to government-funded healthcare by each province. The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) pays for medically necessary services as well as some dental care. Though residents don’t have to pay a monthly or...
All Quebec residents can participate in the province’s free health insurance plan, which is covered by Régie de I'assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ), the region's health insurance board. The RAMQ public health care plan takes care of all essential medical care for...
As citizens of Ontario, you and your employees likely participate in the province's health insurance, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The province is able to provide OHIP coverage through a payroll tax deduction all working residents must pay. OHIP also...
Employment insurance (EI) provides temporary financial assistance for Canadian citizens who recently lost their jobs. EI also applies to people who cannot work because of illness or due to being the primary caregiver of a family member. Table of Contents Who Pays...
Almost all Canadian businesses must register with their provincial WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) and pay workers' compensation premiums. The specifics of workers' compensation insurance may vary among provinces. Table of Contents What is Workers’ Compensation?...
Almost all Canadian businesses must register with their provincial WCB (Workers' Compensation Board) and pay workers' compensation premiums. The specifics of workers' compensation insurance may vary among provinces. Table of Contents What is Workers’ Compensation?...
Canadians who are unable to work due to illness or injury can apply for short-term disability (STD), which usually provides benefits for up to six months. Let’s take a look at what short-term disability is, how it works, and who qualifies for benefits. Table of...
