Нова Шотландія дає відразу медичне покриття, якщо є ворк перміт, який дійсний мінімум 12 місяців.
People moving to Nova Scotia from outside the country, who hold a Work Permit or Employment Contract that is valid for a minimum of 12 months upon their arrival, are eligible to apply for MSI when they arrive in Nova Scotia, provided they have signed a declaration of residency. Coverage will begin immediately on becoming a resident (date of arrival) in Nova Scotia, or the date the Work Permit or employment contract was issued, whichever is the later date.
For continuous coverage, a copy of the renewed Work Permit or employment contract must be submitted, and a new declaration form must be signed each year. Spouses/Partners and Dependant children under the age of 19, who are legally entitled to remain in Canada, are eligible at the same time and on the same basis as the worker.
novascotia.ca/DHW/msi/moving_travel.asp