IEC Insurance Articles
February 11, 2025 - You may have heard that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have updated their rules on flagpoling to obtain a work or study permit.
Is flagpoling still allowed in Canada? Let’s go over it.
Flagpoling Canada 2025 Update
As highlighted by the Canada Border Services...
By Alanna
October 30, 2024 - If you are a visitor to Canada or an IEC visa applicant, you might be unsure which policy will best suit your needs.
Not to worry! We will cover one of the most unique visitor to Canada policies with policy benefits not available anywhere else - the MedEC policy.
This article will...
By Alanna
October 23, 2024 - Have you purchased a BestQuote MedEC policy for your IEC visa?
This article will highlight everything you need to know if you need to visit a doctor in Canada and how to use your MedEC policy effectively.
This article will cover some great benefits within your MedEC policy, three...
By Alanna
October 04, 2024 - Many people visiting Canada are unaware of how the healthcare system is set up across Canada. As a result, they may struggle with where to go if they need to visit a doctor, how much a medical visit costs, and how to claim their medical visit on their insurance policy.
Not to worry! We...
By Alanna
September 11, 2024 - If you are a visitor to Canada or an International Experience Canada (IEC) visa holder and want to understand how to make a travel insurance claim, we've got you covered!
Get the answers to many frequently asked questions about claiming, including when you can claim on your travel...
By Alanna
July 10, 2024 - What are Canada’s Temporary Resident Changes
In 2023, the temporary resident population in Canada was 6.4%. On March 21st, 2024, Marc Miller, the minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced a plan to reduce Canada’s temporary resident population to 5% in the upcoming...