Visitors to Canada Articles
June 27, 2014 - Seniors traveling south to their favorite snowbird destinations sometimes ask us about the differences between buying their insurance policy direct from an insurance company compared to buying through a broker. You do have a choice, but we believe that the following compelling reasons...
By Bob 
May 12, 2014 - Document Verification
Filipino overseas workers with a Canadian work visa are required to have their documents verified by either the Vancouver or Toronto Philippines Overseas Labor Office (POLO) attached to the local Philippines consulate. As part of the verification process, employee...
By Bob 
June 24, 2013 - Before Provincial Health Care Protects Your Caregiver - It's Up to You
The live-in caregiver program is a popular way for Canadian families with young children or aging parents to hire a foreign nanny or caregiver. However, by hiring a caregiver, you become an employer. Citizenship...
By Bob 
May 21, 2013 - If you are a Canadian senior 60 or over who plans to spend more than a few weeks out of the country, you will normally be asked to fill in a questionnaire before purchasing seniors travel insurance. Unfortunately, many seniors do not take adequate care when filling in these questionnaires,...
By Bob 
May 21, 2013 - Travel Insurance and Pregnancy Coverage
Over the years, we have had many inquiries at our office concerning private medical coverage for pregnancy. We have fielded similar questions about maternity benefits from different types of travelers, including visitors to Canada, returning Canadians...
By Bob 
May 21, 2013 - IEC Working Holiday Visa - Looking for two year IEC insurance?
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is a convenient way for young people (up to age 30-35 depending on program) from other countries to work temporarily in Canada. Most IEC participants come to Canada under the...
By Bob