Health & Safety
Medical insurance | All students must have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. They can either book medical insurance offered by Kaplan International or they can choose their own. If you get sick | If you get sick while in Canada you should visit a doctor. You can ask the Kaplan staff or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask staff at a local pharmacy for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. Protecting your belongings | We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, music players, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Kaplan homestay or residence insurance.
Prescription medication | Remember to bring enough of your prescribed medication with you as Canadian pharmacists will not fill a foreign prescription. International customs agents may ask you questions about your medication upon your departure or arrival, so be sure to pack it carefully. Bring any important medical records (blood type, prescriptions, x-rays) that might be useful for medical care abroad as well as contact information for your health care providers at home.
Medical costs
Call 911 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police. Emergency services
Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: • Consultation with a doctor: $75-100 • Prescriptions at a pharmacy: $25 per item • Dental treatment: $150 • Eye test or new glasses: $60-100
Laws
• No one under the age of 19 in Ontario may buy or consume tobacco, cannabis, or alcohol, including beer and wine. Vaping is also restricted to 19 years of age or older • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks
• You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g.passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs, with the exception of cannabis is illegal
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