News and tips
The latest news, real-life stories and practical guides on travel insurance and visitor insurance in Canada.
News·September 10, 2026H-1B visa: Canada opens a path to permanent residence
US$100,000 in new H-1B fees, Express Entry, STEM category draws and the French-language advantage: why tech talent is looking north.
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Guide·September 2, 2026Super Visa insurance cost: 5 smart ways to pay less
Higher deductible, monthly payment plans, comparing insurers, couple discounts and loyalty savings — five levers that actually lower the premium.
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News·August 29, 2026“We want to study”: LaSalle College in turmoil as students rally for their school year
Term suspended for a second year running: 3,000 students in limbo after $30M in Bill 96 fines and an $18M repayment demand.
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Guide·August 29, 2026Montreal's best private English high schools for Asian international students — 2027 guide
LCC, Stanstead College, St. George's, Kuper Academy and Bishop's College School, plus Quebec language laws, admissions tips and mandatory health insurance.
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Guide·August 25, 2026Leaving Canada to retire: avoid unpleasant tax surprises
Departure tax, RRSP withholding, the TFSA trap, OAS and CPP abroad: what Canadian retirees should know before settling in another country.
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News·July 18, 2026Parents and Grandparents Program suspended: the Super Visa is still the solution
IRCC has confirmed the freeze on the PGP program. The Super Visa remains available — no lottery, no annual cap — and allows stays of up to 5 years per visit.
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Guide·July 17, 2026Pre-existing medical conditions and travel insurance: what “stable” really means
Stability periods explained — how TuGo, Croix Bleue, Allianz, Manulife, Desjardins and National Bank cards handle unstable pre-existing conditions.
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Guide·July 16, 2026Navigating summer travel: why trip cancellation & interruption insurance is your safety net
Storms, ferry cancellations and personal emergencies can wreck a summer trip. How cancellation, interruption and CFAR coverage protect your investment.
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News·July 6, 2026The Jack Cup: the summit of Canadian ball hockey in Saint-Léonard
The CBHA National Championship comes to the Martin-Brodeur Arena July 14-18, 2026. Why traveling teams and families need TuGo travel insurance.
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Guide·June 20, 2026PEQ 2026: the Québec Experience Program reopens — what you need to know
The PEQ reopens from July 2, 2026 to July 2, 2028, with a submission window of just 4 months. Criteria, key dates and the steps to follow on Arrima.
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Guide·June 17, 2026Tick bites in the United States: are you covered by your travel insurance?
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, alpha-gal syndrome: what Canadians should check in their travel insurance before heading south.
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Guide·June 15, 2026Why Canadians need emergency travel insurance — even within Canada
Domestic tourism is up 11.1%: provincial plans don't follow you from one province to the next. Why TuGo travel insurance is essential, even at home.
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Guide·June 14, 2026Visitor insurance in Canada for the 2026 World Cup: the fan's guide
Toronto, Vancouver, side trips to the US/Mexico, exclusions to know about: everything a fan should know before coming to Canada for the 2026 World Cup.
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News·June 14, 2026Travel insurance denied in Canada: a $147,000 bill after Cancún
Manulife invoked the stability clause to deny a claim of more than $147,000. The story, the lessons learned and tips to avoid the worst.
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