What are emergency services like in Canada?
When we asked members about emergency services in Canada, they wrote...
"About 10 minutes by car. I do not know about the services because I never had to use them, but since I do not have a health care I do not know what the cost would be. Everything is public, but I hear a lot of complaints from natives that they have to wait to be assigned to a doctor because there is big shortage here," explained one expat living in Halifax, Canada.
"In Canada, emergency services are available to help people in need of urgent medical attention or assistance. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 911 from any phone, or call your local emergency services number. Emergency services personnel are trained to respond quickly and provide medical assistance as needed. They will also provide transportation to the nearest hospital or medical facility," said another in Canada.
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What are emergency services like in Canada?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.