Relocation Support Services in Winnipeg

Frequently Asked Questions

• Manitoba Health Card

  Civilian family members must apply for Manitoba Health cards. The three-month waiting period is waived for Canadian military families in Manitoba, and families can apply for health cards as soon as they have a Manitoba address.
  
  Applications can be made online or in person at:
  300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 3M9
  
  Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  To apply online, and for more information, visit:
  Manitoba Health Card and Coverage

   

• Family Doctor

  Finding a family doctor for civilian family members is important. Thankfully, most newly-posted families can find a family doctor within a few short months.
  
  Contact any of the following services to apply for a family doctor:

  Manitoba Family Doctor Finder
  204-786-7111 or Toll Free: 1-866-690-8260

  Canadian Military Family Doctor Network
  1-877-633-7722 ext. 3507
  
  While waiting to get a family doctor, know that there are other tools and applications available to you. The Maple app and Q-Doc both offer online doctor's appointments and prescription refills.
  
  QDoc - free provincially funded, online platform that connects you to local doctors by video
  
  Maple - connects you to Canadian-licensed online doctors and specialists right from the comfort of your home

• School Divisions and Districts

  Follow this link to find school division and district maps, and information about schools in Manitoba.
  Schools in Manitoba
  
  For more information about the franco-manitoban school division follow this link:
  Accueil - Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine
  
  Relocation can have a significant impact on education. Follow this link to find our Education resources guide.
  CFMWS Education Resources Guide

• Employment

  Check out the Winnipeg Employment Resource Hub for all your job search needs.

  Or contact the Program Manager, Jenny Brennan, for other questions:
  jenny.brennan@winnipegmfrc.ca
  204 833 4500 local 4509

• Child Care

  Effective April 2, 2023, parents of children who are enrolled in infant, nursery and preschool programs will pay $10 a day per child for regular hours of care (4 to 10 hours) at licensed childcare facilities that receive operating grants.
  
  For school-age children attending for three periods per day (before school, lunch and after school), parent fees are also being reduced to $10 a day.
  
  This tool allows families to search for early learning and childcare facilities that meet their needs and then families can directly contact the childcare provider of their choice.

  Manitoba Child Care Search

• Auto Insurance

  In Manitoba, auto insurance is provided by the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

  If you are new to Manitoba visit this link to know more:
  New or Returning to Manitoba