RN Moving To Toronto

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 5, 2011

Questions regarding actual nurse workings in Canada should be asked in the Canadian forum, Questions on work permit or other route to live and work in Canada must be asked in the international forum.

Little hint.......... you can do this without the use of a immigration attorney. Take this from someone who has been there, done that and has the T-shirt :)

Fiona59 · Jan 5, 2011

You won't get maternity benefits until you have worked at least six months. Often it depends on the province you reside in what the EI rules are. As a newcomer you won't be eligible for the provincial healthcare plan right away, either.

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Jan 5, 2011

You should be eligible for OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) after 6 months in Ontario. REad this fact sheet: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Public Information - Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan - OHIP Eligibility

Maternity leave without pay cannot be denied to an employee for any reason. The employer may require documentation of the pregnancy and a minimum of 4 weeks' notice of the desired date the leave is to begin is required. Maternity leave with pay is administered through the Employment Insurance program. In order to qualify for this program you have to have worked a minimum of 660 hours in the 52 weeks preceding or since your last your claim. Read this: Employment Insurance (EI) and maternity, parental and sickness benefits

Toronto is a HUGE city and there are many neighbourhoods that are family-oriented and safe; you could contact a realtor in the general area you're thinking of living in and get their input. I assume your husband has employment in the area, so use the part of the city where his job will be to start your search. Access Denied will give you a place to start.

Realize that the cost of living in Toronto is fairly high. Here's a fairly recent comparison of 9 Canadian cities: Cost of Living

Best of luck in finding your new home.