Can I use the Galaxy S3 Mini in Canada for text/calling on a Verizon International Plan?

[Android Central Question]

Going to be living in Canada for the foreseeable future and I'm using my Mom's phone with my SIM card because apparently Verizon said that the S3 mini doesn't have the software to support international calling and text. I'd really like to just use my S3 Mini. Can anyone confirm or deny this? If so, what other options are available to get my S3 Mini working in Canada