International Travel

Canadians make more than 100 million trips abroad each year, for business and pleasure. While the vast majority of them come home safe and healthy, a number do become ill.

Often the illnesses and injuries are caused by:

· Consuming contaminated water or food

· Not being protected against diseases for which there are vaccines or not taking preventative medications, such as malaria pills

· Outbreaks of new diseases, against which people have little or no immunity can spread quickly.

· Participation in adventure activities

· Unexpected illness and accidents

A variety of conditions in other countries can be significantly different from those in Canada. Anyone travelling abroad should be aware that such conditions might affect your health, your access to medical help, and your personal safety.

Whether traveling on business or leisure, student or adventure travel, all travellers should carry extended medical insurance to cover unexpected expenses.

Extended Coverage

"Extended Medical Coverage should be taken when travelling outside of your home province."

Provincial HEALTH

"Provincial Health Care will only cover the equivalent cost of medical treatment in your home province."

bE COVERED !

Ensure you are covered for Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Rental of Medical
Equipment, Next of kin airfare
(if the attending physician recommends them flying to your bedside),
Return of Vehicle, Return Airfare
(if you drove to your vacation
and are unable to drive home),
Return of accompanying dog, Medical Escort.