Insurance in Canada to help protect your health

The type of medical coverage available to you in Canada varies depending on where you live.

All international students in Canada must have health insurance. If you are studying in a province where international students are not covered under a provincial health plan, you will need to organise private health insurance. You should research the health plans and insurance options available where you live as a priority.

Home and contents insurance covers the building you live in and your belongings, such as your furniture, clothes and appliances.

You won't need to worry about building insurance if you are renting, but contents insurance can be helpful if you have valuable items that would be difficult to replace if lost or stolen.