I had applied as a Federal Skilled Worker last year and have already received my permanent resident visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
I will be flying to Canada in two weeks.
I have had an excellent educational and employment record. I had completed my undergraduate studies in Canada. I will be carrying all of my original documents with me to Canada, including proof of settlement funds. For this reason, I don't think there will be any issues at the port of entry.
I have had bipolar disorder since 2003 and have been on medications since. There were major ups and downs in my mental health condition between 2003 and 2005 that seriously affected my professional life and career. But, my mental health has been stable since. I have been living a productive life for more than a decade now.
Patients of bipolar disorder must undergo long-term psychiatric treatment, possibly spanning a lifetime, as there is no cure for bipolar disorder. But, with treatment, patients of bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives.
Due to fear of refusal, I didn't disclose my bipolar disorder on my immigration application. I didn't disclose it during my medical examination either. I have been lucky that I passed the medical examination without a problem and have now been issued my permanent resident visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
The surveillance code on my Confirmation of Permanent Residence is 1.
I didn't realize back then, but now I am realizing that I have put myself in a very tough position as I will have to reveal my bipolar disorder to medical practitioners in Canada to ensure that I receive the best health care.
Even though I have heard that a patient's medical information in Canada is strictly confidential, I would like to verify that my permanent resident status in Canada won't be at stake once I have already entered Canada as a permanent resident. My fear is that my condition, blood tests and prescription medications will be maintained in an electronic health record, which is supposed to be confidential.
Anybody has any idea whether this is something I shouldn't lose sleep over or if it is indeed a matter of concern.
Thank you.
I will be flying to Canada in two weeks.
I have had an excellent educational and employment record. I had completed my undergraduate studies in Canada. I will be carrying all of my original documents with me to Canada, including proof of settlement funds. For this reason, I don't think there will be any issues at the port of entry.
I have had bipolar disorder since 2003 and have been on medications since. There were major ups and downs in my mental health condition between 2003 and 2005 that seriously affected my professional life and career. But, my mental health has been stable since. I have been living a productive life for more than a decade now.
Patients of bipolar disorder must undergo long-term psychiatric treatment, possibly spanning a lifetime, as there is no cure for bipolar disorder. But, with treatment, patients of bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives.
Due to fear of refusal, I didn't disclose my bipolar disorder on my immigration application. I didn't disclose it during my medical examination either. I have been lucky that I passed the medical examination without a problem and have now been issued my permanent resident visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
The surveillance code on my Confirmation of Permanent Residence is 1.
I didn't realize back then, but now I am realizing that I have put myself in a very tough position as I will have to reveal my bipolar disorder to medical practitioners in Canada to ensure that I receive the best health care.
Even though I have heard that a patient's medical information in Canada is strictly confidential, I would like to verify that my permanent resident status in Canada won't be at stake once I have already entered Canada as a permanent resident. My fear is that my condition, blood tests and prescription medications will be maintained in an electronic health record, which is supposed to be confidential.
Anybody has any idea whether this is something I shouldn't lose sleep over or if it is indeed a matter of concern.
Thank you.
