Category: Insurance

Impact of US Government Shutdown on Canadian Travelers The US government shutdown has caused a significant impact on Canadian travelers, with hundreds of thousands of Canadians flying to and from the United States every month. Those who purchased trip cancellation insurance before the government shutdown was announced as a travel advisory may be eligible for compensation. However, travelers who have recently purchased a policy or skipped out on it altogether may be out of luck with meal, hotel, and transportation coverage. Travel Insurance and Credit Cards Marty Firestone, president of Toronto-based insurance...