Accessing Health Care in Canada
Are you a Burnaby resident who is new to Canada or are experiencing language barriers? Are you looking for information on how to access health care in Canada?
Connect with the supports you are looking for or get more information on how to access health care in Canada by using the menu-driven directory below. Click on the first topic and then continue to click on relevant topics that pop up until you reach the website link that will take you directly to the information or resource you are looking for.
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Accessing Health Care in Canada
Getting Medical Help in Canada
Finding a Doctor or Clinic
Using Virtual Care or Health Advice Lines
Health Care Cards and Insurance
Prescriptions and Pharmacies
Vaccines and Testing
Mental Health & Substance Use Support
Provincial Health Systems
Language Help and Interpretation
Common Questions & Local Resources
Cultural Health Care Norms in Canada
No Point-of-Care Fees
Universal Coverage
Informed Consent & Autonomy
Privacy & Confidentiality
Respect for Diverse Beliefs
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Learn more at our upcoming DocTalk!
DocTalks: Accessing Health Care in Canada
With Dr. Carrie Wong, gynecologist, and Dr. Ana Pesantez, Burnaby family doctor
Wed, July 30, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Online via Zoom
Funded by Shared Care
Produced as part of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice project, “Sharing Care with Community:Addressing Communication and Language Barriers for the Provision of Culturally Appropriate Medical Care”
Created in May 2025
