New Alberta resident hoping for med school — am I behind because I lack extracurriculars?

I recently moved to Canada (Alberta) and just graduated high school. I really want to go to medical school in Alberta because I’m an Alberta resident, but I’m worried that I’m already behind.

In my home country, the education system is extremely exam-focused. After high school, admission to med school is mainly based on very competitive entrance exams. There isn’t really a culture of volunteering, research, or extracurriculars because students are expected to focus almost entirely on academics.

Since moving to Canada, I’ve been trying to catch up academically. My previous credits didn’t transfer, so I had to complete a full course load to graduate. I also didn’t have a car, local connections, or much time outside of school, so I wasn’t able to build volunteer experience.

Now I keep seeing that Canadian med schools value long-term volunteering, leadership, research, and community involvement. It feels like everyone applying has years of experience, started organizations, or has strong connections, and I’m worried I’ve already ruined my chances.

Am I actually behind, or is it still possible to build a competitive application starting now? I know I can volunteer, but I’m not sure where to start. I’ve applied to some places but haven’t received replies.

For those who got into Canadian med schools (especially Alberta schools), what volunteer experiences would you recommend for someone who is new to Canada and starting from zero? What organizations or types of volunteering are realistic for a first-year university student?