If you’re on the IEC Work Permit scheme for Canada, you may be asked by the CBSA Officer on arrival for proof of insurance. We suggest you print out your Validation Certificate as well as Page 3 of the Policy Document, which shows the cover levels.
We issue thousands of policies for IEC participants every year, so there’s a good chance the CBSA Officer is familiar with our documentation.
Do note your insurance must be valid for your intended length of stay in Canada. For UK, Irish, French and Portuguese applicants, it’s 24 months, and for everyone else it’s 12 (including Italy from 2023). If you provide insurance for a duration of less than this, then your work permit may be issued for the length of your insurance, and you will not be able to extend it. See this Canada.ca page for more information.