Helpful Links

School Websites

School websites have helpful information including contact numbers, addresses with maps and school calendars. School websites can be found through the Louis Riel School Division website at:

www.lrsd.net/school/community-of-schools/Pages/default.aspx

Province of Manitoba International Education Information

www.gov.mb.ca/ie/index.html

Guard.me

All international students in the program are covered under a mandatory Guard.me health insurance plan. Students do not need to purchase additional travel insurance. Please read the coverage and claims details at:

www.guard.me

Manitoba Health

In addition to Guard.me insurance, students studying for longer than 6 months will receive a wallet-sized Manitoba Health card. Manitoba Health will cover students for the same services Manitoba residents receive. For details about Manitoba Health coverage, visit:

http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/#5

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Students can apply for a study permit online and organize all of their application information. This needs to be completed outside of Canada and before a student comes to Canada.

www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp

Study Permit Extension Application: Students can also apply online to extend their study permits . If they wish to extend their permit, they should apply before their current permit expires .

www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-student.asp

Living in Manitoba

A Government of Manitoba website where students, their parents and adults can go to find information about living in Manitoba. It includes useful information on climate, education and Canadian culture.

www.immigratemanitoba.com

City of Winnipeg

A municipal government website providing information about events, places to visit and other items of interest for people living in or visiting Winnipeg.

www.winnipeg.ca/interhom

Winnipeg Transit

Find out about bus passes, including costs and where to purchase them, bus schedules and search bus routes.

www.winnipegtransit.com

Winnipeg Airport

Check arrival and departure information, travel tips and security information.

www.waa.ca

City of Winnipeg 311

Information Service

www.winnipeg.ca/interhom

Winnipeg Weather

The Government of Canada website for current weather, forecasts and historical weather information.

weather.gc.ca

Tourism Winnipeg

Find out about things to do in Winnipeg, including places to eat, events to watch, activities to enjoy and more.

www.tourismwinnipeg.com

Travel Manitoba

Explore Manitoba, find out about the places to visit, cultural events and activities happing in the Province.

www.travelmanitoba.com/things.to.do

Restaurant Guide

Winnipeg’s most popular and unique dining experiences.