Assistance to Workers based Abroad

So you've been transferred to Burkina Faso, Beijing, Duala - in other words, the other side of the world. CanAssistance can tell you about different aspects of your new base.

A personalized travel health information chart, developed for you alone, contains indispensable information to help you settle in smoothly:

• Mandatory vaccinations
• You may be refused entry to the new country if you aren't carrying proof of vaccination.
• Official documents
  • Some countries are particularly strict about visitors' visas. Don't take a chance; make sure you have the required papers.
• Weather information, Currency, current exchange rates
  • The foreign exchange rate indicated is the one in effect at the time you make your request and we indicate trade specifications regarding the currency.
• Official and common languages spoken by local communities
• Medical recommendations
  • Depending on the area or any medical conditions you may have; some medications commonly available in Canada may be prohibited in certain countries.
• Services for Canadian nationals
• Emergency telephone numbers
• Cultural recommendations and warnings
  • Is English the language of business? Quite likely. But respect for other cultures is incumbent upon all travellers to another land. Don't risk having your good intentions nullified because you fail to respect a local custom or unwittingly make an inappropriate gesture.

Once settled, you will naturally have access to all of our assistance services, anytime.

The world's different cultures are its wealth. We will help you discover them.