Expert guides and insights on travel insurance for Canadians
A practical guide to using your MedEC policy in Canada: when to choose virtual, clinic, or ER care; how to call assistance; how to submit a claim; and how the 25% GHIP refund works.
Get medical help from your phone or laptop anywhere in Canada—no waiting room. Learn how telehealth works (online doctors, e-prescriptions, mental-health visits), typical costs, booking steps, and when Visitors to Canada or IEC insurance may cover virtual care.
Need to make a claim on Visitors to Canada or IEC (Working Holiday) insurance? This step-by-step guide covers calling the 24/7 assistance line first, what documents you’ll need (receipts, medical reports, proof of payment), direct billing vs. reimbursement, timelines and deadlines, common mistakes to avoid, and how to appeal a denied claim.
Canada has updated temporary resident policies. Here’s how they affect International Experience Canada (IEC)—Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op. Learn what may change for eligibility, job-offer requirements, proof of funds, full-duration insurance, extensions, re-entry, and timelines—plus tips to stay compliant.
Get border-ready in minutes. This 2025 IEC documents checklist covers your POE letter, valid health insurance, proof of funds, departure ticket, and supporting paperwork - everything you need to activate your work permit smoothly on arrival.
Flagpoling lets eligible applicants complete certain immigration services at a Canada–U.S. land border. If you’re seeking an open work permit, this guide covers who can use flagpoling, how to verify your Port of Entry’s current policy/hours, the documents and fees to prepare (passport, status proof, eligibility letters, photos, payment), what to know about U.S. admissibility, and timing tips to avoid long waits.
Heading south for the winter from Canada? Start with these three must-know tips: understand stability periods for pre-existing conditions, pick the right coverage limits/deductible (U.S. costs are high), and choose the best policy type—single-trip, top-up, or annual—plus when to buy and what proof to carry.
How expats get health insurance in Canada: apply before arrival, understand VTC vs international coverage, and prep documents like passport, visa, and medical exam.
Landing in Canada on an IEC work permit? This guide breaks down how the mobile market works, the best-value plans for different needs (prepaid, 5G, city value), quick eSIM setup, roaming options, and the small print to check so you don’t overpay.
Travelling to Canada with medication? Learn the rules: keep meds in carry-on, original packaging, bring a doctor’s note, and follow the 90-day supply limit.
Parents and grandparents coming to Canada on a Super Visa must carry private medical insurance for at least one year. This guide explains the exact requirements, what good coverage includes, how pricing works, and how to avoid gaps so you’re fully protected from arrival to departure.
Not sure whether you need airline “trip protection” or full travel insurance? This guide compares what each covers (cancellation, interruption, medical), limits and exclusions, CFAR, costs, and when each option makes the most sense.
