Travel Information
Be informed, be safe.
Travel insurance can protect you and your family when you have a medical emergency. But there is a lot more you can do to keep yourself safe. The Ingle International Travel Information Centre gives you resources, links and advice to help you inform yourself, travel safe and enjoy your vacation, worry-free.
Choose one of the topics below for more information.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
Your travel insurance policy includes a 24-hour emergency assistance service that can be accessed worldwide, with a toll-free number or through a collect call.
You should contact the Travel Assistance number listed on your policy as soon as you have a medical emergency. The multilingual staff will initiate a file, so as to monitor your treatment and claims information. They may be able to help you find a hospital or physician in your area, or arrange for transportation to another location, if it is necessary. They can also help explain your coverage details.
To find the emergency Travel Assistance number related to your policy, or to learn more about initiating a claim, visit Claims Information.
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CANADIAN GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Bon Voyage, But... Information for the Canadian Traveller
Nothing can ruin a trip more than running into unexpected problems, especially
those that could easily have been avoided. This booklet, produced by Foreign
Affairs and International Trade Canada, contains valuable information and advice
for Canadian travellers.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
This vast resource offers a large amount of information for Canadians travelling
and living abroad, including travel
reports on specific countries and regions
and a special page on travelling
with medication. Also of interest is the Consular
Affairs main page, where you can access travel reports and country profiles.
Travel Medical Clinics in Canada
Travel medical clinics can give you valuable information about health conditions
at your destination and any vaccinations that you might require before going.
A listing of travel medicine clinics in Canada is available from the Canadian
Society for International Health.
Security Links:
Health Links:
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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Your Provincial Health Coverage While You Travel
Each province has different rules about how much coverage you can receive abroad,
how long you may be out of the province and remain covered, and how to claim your
out-of-province expenses.
Check your provincial health plan’s coverage here:
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Department of State
The U.S. Department of State has a variety of important resources on its website.
Most importantly, be sure to visit their Background
Notes on specific countries
and regions, and other information on travel
and business abroad.
Visa Services
For visa information and assistance, see the following page:
Visa Services
Health Links:
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INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
World Health Organization
The WHO home page provides access to all its divisions and programs, and links
to other relevant worldwide organizations.
World Bank
The site for the World Bank and its constituent regional and specialized banks,
which together represent the principal multinational sources of funding for developing
countries. The WB group provides substantial support to health, nutrition and
population (HNP) programs, publishes many cross-national reviews, research studies,
and country-specific documents on HNP topics, provides country profiles and,
through its annual World Bank Report, provides a large amount of statistical
information on all the countries of the world.
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INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY CALCULATOR
Bank of Canada Currency Exchange Form
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