Moving to Alberta from another province - Exchanging driver's licence and applying for a health card without a valid PR card?

[steaky]

Thanks for the response. How long is your health card valid ?

Also, sorry to ask, but who is a MLA ?

I am in same boat as you... and I might need your help in this. Can you whatsapp me @ 905 462 3436 so that we stay connected ?

MLA = Members of Legislative Assembly. If their members are the ruling party of a province, they are usually the premier or one of the ministers of that province.

 

[canuck78]

It has no expiration date. It's valid for as long as I'm a resident of Alberta.



Here’s a brief explanation of who an MLA is, including a comparison with an MP:

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) represent people from one of Alberta’s 87 constituencies at the provincial level. They deal with provincial matters such as healthcare, education, and transportation, making decisions that directly impact the province. MLAs serve for the term of a Legislature and are your voice in provincial government.

In contrast, Members of Parliament (MPs) represent you on a federal level in the House of Commons and handle national and international issues like immigration, national defence, and foreign affairs. While both MLAs and MPs represent their constituents, they focus on different levels of government, so that both provincial and federal concerns are addressed.

I hope this clarifies what MLAs do.



I renewed it for one more year before submitting an application for PR card renewal.



I’d be happy to help! Let’s start a private conversation through this forum.

All the best!

A health card is valid while you are a resident of Alberta if you meet the residency requirement to qualify for AHCIP.