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.
Safeguarding Research
Safeguarding practices at York aim to equip staff and faculty with information and tools to make informed decisions about global partnerships.
Cyber Security for Researchers
In recent years, all aspects of human life have become more and more dependent on the internet. This level of growing dependency for all purposes has led to a considerable number of cybercrimes resulting in innovative and dynamic attacks.
Travel Coverage
Before travelling outside of Ontario or Canada on a York related activity, you must purchase GuardMe coverage, and it is recommended that you review other out of province medical coverage available to you.
Note: credit card programs, and personal benefit plans may offer coverage.
Things you should know about your travel coverage:
- Does the coverage provide out of province medical 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)"?
- 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?