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Prior to Departure

All 海角社区 members 鈥� students, faculty and staff 鈥� are required to make emergency provisions before leaving on university-related travel, including, but not limited to:

1. Ensuring appropriate travel health insurance coverage:

2. Registering trip itinerary with 海角社区:

3. Provide a detailed travel itinerary and updates to the Traveler鈥檚 supervisor

4. Registering with their Embassy. This allows consular officials to send travelers important information in case of an emergency abroad:

  • Canadian citizens: with Global Affairs Canada
  • American citizens: with the U.S. State Department
  • French citizens: with France Diplomatie
  • Other countries: check online

5. The Government of Canada Travel Advisories:

  • If these travel warnings are in effect: 鈥渁void non-essential travel or avoid all travel鈥�, the Traveler is required to consult with Human Resources to assess impact on the Traveler鈥檚 emergency medical insurance coverage as well as to consult with their Facutly/Department to assess if the trip is still allowed.

6. Download the Government of Canada Travel Smart web app for easy access to valuable information

7. Ensure that all travel documents including passport, visa and immunizations are up-to-date

8. Gather all of your health insurance information in case of a while away

  • Record contact numbers and health insurance policy information
  • Inform yourself about procedures to follow when seeking medical attention abroad
  • Print or download your Manulife Healthcare Card - you can find your card on the . Sign in, navigate to "Quick Links" and choose "Benefits Card"
  • Review your destination鈥檚 specific health and security information on the Government of Canada travel advisory site, as well as listings of the government's emergency services for citizens

9. Students traveling abroad on a University-approved activity must also attend

10. Take a picture on your cell phone of the Travel Emergency Guide听

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For assistance with these steps:

Students: 海角社区 Abroad

Faculty and Staff:

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Registration Form for Faculty/Staff Traveling on University Business

To ensure听coverage as a Faculty or Staff member, you must register your travel information through this form.

Note that some travel destinations must be pre-approved at least 30 days prior to departure to ensure coverage.听

听More information about Business Travel coverage is available here.

For personal/vacation travel, please consult this page here.

For additional information, please consult the Benefit Travel Webpage听

For any questions, please submit a request HR Shared Services at听hr.hr [at] mcgill.ca听and copy the Benefits office听at听benefits [at] mcgill.ca.

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Important notice for international travelers

The Government of Canada provides essential information on and preventive measures to keep you safe during your travels. It is important to review the each time before you book your travels. Under the Public Health Agency of Canada outline potential health risks to Canadian travelers and recommend ways to help reduce them.

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