International students are not covered by public health care services, they need to purchase private insurance [0]. Once they graduate, they need to follow the

International students are not covered by public health care services, they need to purchase private insurance [0]. Once they graduate, they need to follow the same process as everybody to obtain permanent residence, and age is a big component of obtaining enough points to be selected. American retirees aren't doing that because it just doesn't make sense for them. [0] https://www.conestogac.on.ca/international/student-support/health-insurance-and-medical-care https://www.conestogac.on.ca/international/student-support/h...