Expert guides and insights on travel insurance for Canadians
Canada’s health coverage is provincial. This guide explains who’s eligible (IEC/temps/students), current waiting-period rules in BC/ON/AB, and the documents/steps to get your card - plus why you should keep private insurance for visa requirements and repatriation.
Enrolling in your province’s public health plan alongside IEC insurance can lower costs, simplify emergency care, and even unlock a 25% MedEC refund. Here’s how they work together - and why it matters.
Everything IEC participants need to know: what your policy must cover, how long it has to last, what to show at the border, and how to avoid a shortened work permit.
Planning an IEC Working Holiday in Canada? This guide covers eligibility by country and age, documents to prepare, proof of funds, insurance for your full stay, biometrics, police certificates, medical exams, fees, and timelines—so you know exactly what you need to qualify.
Planning your IEC Working Holiday, Young Professionals, or International Co-op in 2025? Here's the current, step-by-step guide, including; eligibility, fees, biometrics, and the exact insurance requirements so your work-permit isn't cut short.
Backpacking across Canada on a budget? Start with these stand-out hostels in Toronto, Vancouver, and Québec City—plus answers to common questions (age limits, long-term stays, what to expect from hostel life) and smart tips for a safe, affordable trip.
Coming to Canada to study, work, or visit? 4 essentials: prepare for winter, plan for big-country distances and regional differences, know English/French basics, and get visitor health insurance.
New to Canada on an IEC Working Holiday? Use this guide to find safe, affordable first-month housing (hostels, Airbnbs, sublets and short-term rentals) with city tips for Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, average costs, transit access, and rental-scam safeguards.
Use our neighborhood guide to pick the best area to stay in Toronto. Compare Downtown/Entertainment District (sights & nightlife), Yorkville (luxury), Queen West & The Annex (arts/indie), Distillery District & Old Town (heritage), Harbourfront (family-friendly), and Leslieville (local vibe)—with TTC access, safety, and hotel vs Airbnb tips.
Use our neighborhood guide to choose the best base in Vancouver—Downtown/Coal Harbour for views, Yaletown for dining/nightlife, Gastown for heritage charm, West End for beaches/Stanley Park, Kitsilano for a local vibe, and the North Shore for mountain access—plus hotel vs. Airbnb tips, SkyTrain/SeaBus access, and budget advice.
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Coming to Canada on an IEC or Super Visa? This guide shows you exactly how to find care—when to use your insurer’s assistance line, book virtual or in-person visits, handle emergencies, and understand how provincial health plans fit in.
