We aim to promote safe travel for University sanctioned activities and manage the potential risks associated with it. For more information on travel guidelines please visit:
Government of Canada
The Canadian government also offers a Registration of Canadians Abroad service which provides updates regarding emergencies, civil unrest, and natural disasters to Canadian travelers.
York International
Please also contact York International/Safety Abroad if you plan on international travel. If you have not already been in contact with them, Risk Management will connect you.
Travel Coverage
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Before travelling outside of Ontario or Canada on a York related activity, it is suggested that you review your out of province medical coverage.
Note: credit card programs, and personal benefit plans may offer coverage.
Questions to help with travel coverage
- Does the coverage provide out of province medial expense coverage? Is there a maximum or limit that the coverage will provide?
- If there coverage for repatriation for medical or safety reasons?
- Is coverage still available for regions that the Canadian Government has advised to "avoid non-essential travel (level 3)" or "avoid all travel (level 4)"?
- Additional coverage for some groups can be arranged through Risk Management Services at an additional premium. Please email riskmgmt@yorku.ca for inquiries about additional coverage.
- What are the reporting requirements to obtain coverage?
- When must you report?
- Who must you contact?
- What do you need to provide?
- What do I need to have with me to initiate coverage?
- What do my travel companions need?