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In Canada, there are no travel restrictions attached to STI or HIV status. However, if you wish to stay in Canada for over 6 months, you'll need to get an HIV test. If you test positive, you probably won't be granted a residency permit. You will still be issued a residence permit if you fall into one of the following categories: you're an HIV-positive refugee, you're an HIV-positive sponsored spouse or common law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or if you're an HIV-positive sponsored and dependent child of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
In Canada, there are no travel restrictions attached to STI or HIV status. However, if you wish to stay in Canada for over 6 months, you'll need to get an HIV test. If you test positive, you probably won't be granted a residency permit. You will still be issued a residence permit if you fall into one of the following categories: you're an HIV-positive refugee, you're an HIV-positive sponsored spouse or common law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or if you're an HIV-positive sponsored and dependent child of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.


As reported by HIVTravel, "Accessing health care in Canada is expensive for non-Canadian residents or visitors and the cost varies from one province to another. Canada is a federation of provinces and territories and health care is the responsibility of each province or territory. Access to services can vary a bit from one province to another. In general, visitors to Canada need private health insurance from their home countries to pay for major medical costs here." For more details on HIV treatment for foreigners in Canada, click [http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=39 here].
As reported by HIVTravel, "Accessing health care in Canada is expensive for non-Canadian residents or visitors and the cost varies from one province to another. Canada is a federation of provinces and territories and health care is the responsibility of each province or territory. Access to services can vary a bit from one province to another. In general, visitors to Canada need private health insurance from their home countries to pay for major medical costs here." For more details on HIV treatment for foreigners in Canada, click [http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=39 here].
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* Tip: You can use the [https://smartsexresource.com/get-tested/clinic-finder Smart Sex Resource] to find testing clinics in your area.
* Tip: You can use the [https://smartsexresource.com/get-tested/clinic-finder Smart Sex Resource] to find testing clinics in your area.
* Tip: There are three main types of clinics for STI tests in British Columbia. The first is STD/STI clinics, which provide free, confidential testing and diagnosis for STIs. At these clinics, HIV tests are non-nominal which means that the tests can be relatively anonymous, since you don't need to present a care card and your full name is not reported to public health officials (just your first name, initials, and birth date). The second is family doctors/general practitioners, where you can get free tests. However, the tests are confidential -- not anonymous -- meaning that the client’s full name is used and is therefore connected to the results. The third is opt clinics, where you can get free tests. However, the tests are confidential -- not anonymous -- meaning that the client’s full name is used and is therefore connected to the results.
* [http://www.bccdc.ca/our-services/our-clinics/sexually-transmitted-infections British Columbia STD Control - BCCDC Clinic]: Free and confidential, No MSP required, STI counselling, testing and treatment, HIV counselling and testing, and Hepatitis B vaccine. Address: BC Centre for Disease Control, 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R4. Phone: 604-707-5600  
* [http://www.bccdc.ca/our-services/our-clinics/sexually-transmitted-infections British Columbia STD Control - BCCDC Clinic]: Free and confidential, No MSP required, STI counselling, testing and treatment, HIV counselling and testing, and Hepatitis B vaccine. Address: BC Centre for Disease Control, 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R4. Phone: 604-707-5600  
* [http://www.bccdc.ca/our-services/our-clinics/sexually-transmitted-infections British Columbia STD Control - Outreach clinic]: Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV for gay, lesbian, queer, transgendered and bisexual people. Free, no ID needed. Address:Bute Street Clinic (upstairs in Qmunity), 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1Z6.  
* [http://www.bccdc.ca/our-services/our-clinics/sexually-transmitted-infections British Columbia STD Control - Outreach clinic]: Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV for gay, lesbian, queer, transgendered and bisexual people. Free, no ID needed. Address:Bute Street Clinic (upstairs in Qmunity), 1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1Z6.  
* [https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/providers Options for Sexual Health]: "Options for Sexual Health is the largest non-profit sexual health organization in Canada, and has 60 clinics all around B.C. Opt's clinics along with the affiliated organizations and individuals listed below are part of a network of sexual health service providers who you can access when you need to talk about sexuality or sexual health. We are committed to providing you with confidential, nonjudgmental, youth-friendly, pro-choice, and sex-positive services. For updates and details on Opt clinic closures please visit our Clinic Closures page ."


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* The Kids Helpline: Call 1-800-668-6868. Toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counseling for teenagers and children.  
* The Kids Helpline: Call 1-800-668-6868. Toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counseling for teenagers and children.  
* Distress Line 416-408-HELP (4357): Provides telephone support for people facing crisis situations and suicide prevention.
* "Sex Sense is a toll free and confidential service offered to all residents of B.C. Got a question? We've got an answer! Call 1-800-739-7367 or go to sexsense.org to speak to a nurse, educator, or counsellor about sexual health, sexuality, contraception, clinic locations, or clinic referrals. Our line is open 9 am to 9 pm, Monday to Friday."
* [http://schliferclinic.com/ Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic]: "The Barbra Schlifer Clinic offers legal representation, professional counselling and multilingual interpretation to women who have experienced abuse. Our diverse, skilled and compassionate staff accompany women through personal and practical transformation, helping to build lives free from violence. We are a centre by, for and about women"
* [https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/david-kelley-services/ Family Services of Toronto – David Kelly Services]: Provides counseling and support for LGBTQ individuals. "We are committed to trauma-informed, anti-oppression practices to help empower LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families, as well as people living with, affected by or concerned about HIV/AIDS, and to enhance participation in their communities and in the broader society. For more information about DKS, contact Service Access Unit at t. 416-595-9618 | sau@familyservicetoronto.org"


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* Telehealth Ontario — a free 24/7 service which uses nurse practitioners to answer your health concerns: 1-866-797-0000. 1-866-797-0007 (TTY).
* Sexual Health Information Line - Toll free: 1 (800) 668-2437; Local: (416) 392-2437. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 10 am – 10:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3pm
* Sexual Health Information Line - Toll free: 1 (800) 668-2437; Local: (416) 392-2437. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 10 am – 10:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 3pm
* [http://sieccan.org/wp/ The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN)]: "The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) is a national registered charitable organization founded in 1964 to foster professional education and public knowledge about sexuality and sexual health. SIECCAN works with health professionals, educators, and community organizations to ensure that all Canadians have access to high quality sexual health information, education and related health and social services."
* [http://sieccan.org/wp/ The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN)]: "The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) is a national registered charitable organization founded in 1964 to foster professional education and public knowledge about sexuality and sexual health. SIECCAN works with health professionals, educators, and community organizations to ensure that all Canadians have access to high quality sexual health information, education and related health and social services."
* [http://www.the519.org/ The 519]: "The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ community. A City of Toronto agency with an innovative model of Service, Space and Leadership, we strive to make a real difference in people’s lives, while working to promote inclusion, understanding and respect."
* [http://www.scarleteen.com/ Scarlett Teen]: This website offers sex education to teenagers.  
* [http://www.scarleteen.com/ Scarlett Teen]: This website offers sex education to teenagers.  
* [http://teenhealthsource.com/ Teen Health Source]: This website offers sex education to teenagers.
* [http://teenhealthsource.com/ Teen Health Source]: This website offers sex education to teenagers.
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