Mandatory Health Insurance: Zhang

Immigrant Families Dept: But the pricetag for the mandatory health insurance required under the program is a huge obstacle for the Zhangs and many other immigrant families, according to The Star. For Zhang, a Toronto IT manager, said those premiums are beyond the reach of even middle-class immigrants like him and felix Zhang was thrilled when Ottawa launched a super visa last month to allow parents and grandparents of newcomers to visit Canada and stay here for up to two years. The private insurance typically costs $2,000 to $4,000 depending on which company is writing the policy and the age and medical history of the insured. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.