- Petition for Consistent National Standards in the Sale of Travel Insurance
National Standards for the sale of travel insurance by advisors across Canada is currently hindered by varying provincial licensing requirements, posing significant barriers to trade and limiting consumer access to essential insurance products. As more travel advisors shift to becoming home-based and independent contractors with clients sales spanning all provinces, it is imperative that the federal government addresses these trade barriers in the ongoing provincial trade barrier reviews.
Travel advisors play a crucial role in providing consumers with comprehensive travel plans, including insurance options that ensure coverage during unforeseen events. However, the current regulatory framework requires travel advisors to navigate differing provincial regulations, leading to confusion, increased costs, and delays in service delivery. This patchwork of regulations not only affects businesses but also impacts consumers who rely on travel insurance for peace of mind. In some cases complicating insurance to the extent where consumers are foregoing insurance all together at great peril.
This petition calls upon the federal government to prioritize the review of travel insurance licensing as part of their current evaluations of provincial trade and barrier reviews. By doing so, the government can create a more equitable and efficient regulatory environment. This will enhance cross-provincial business operations and ensure Canadians have seamless access to comprehensive travel insurance.
Sign this petition to urge the federal government to take decisive action in removing these provincial trade barriers and support the unified growth of our national travel industry.e sale of Travel Insurance.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 26, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
July 24, 2025
168 Comments
I have clients in almost every province of Canada and should be able to offer full service to all without having to refer business to others, who although are in the same industry, as independent contractors/agents we are essentially sharing clients with the competition.
It is about time because having clients everywhere in Canada it is good to be able to service them 100%. A policy for Ontario clients has the same t&c’s and coverage as a clients from Quebec buying the same policy.
35 years of selling insurance having to complete mandatory training each year, high fees for each province, clients across Canada and unable to sell and issue a policy .I have never understood this. Please have one license for all of Canada.
Yes simplifying insurance would make consumers overall better protected. A national exam administered by a nation organization such as ACTA (which already does BC and Sask liscencing exams) as well as a continuing education credit would best serve all clients and agents.
I am able to advise my out of province clients and assist them in making decisions to spend tens of thousands of dollars on travel arrangements, yet I am unable to help the with their insurance needs to cover these arrangements. It really is ludicrous!
Remove the intra-provincial barriers to travel insurance sales for travel agents
Totally agree - I have lost clients from Ontario for Insurance
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- Petition for Consistent National Standards in the Sale of Travel Insurance
National Standards for the sale of travel insurance by advisors across Canada is currently hindered by varying provincial licensing requirements, posing significant barriers to trade and limiting consumer access to essential insurance products. As more travel advisors shift to becoming home-based and independent contractors with clients sales spanning all provinces, it is imperative that the federal government addresses these trade barriers in the ongoing provincial trade barrier reviews.
Travel advisors play a crucial role in providing consumers with comprehensive travel plans, including insurance options that ensure coverage during unforeseen events. However, the current regulatory framework requires travel advisors to navigate differing provincial regulations, leading to confusion, increased costs, and delays in service delivery. This patchwork of regulations not only affects businesses but also impacts consumers who rely on travel insurance for peace of mind. In some cases complicating insurance to the extent where consumers are foregoing insurance all together at great peril.
This petition calls upon the federal government to prioritize the review of travel insurance licensing as part of their current evaluations of provincial trade and barrier reviews. By doing so, the government can create a more equitable and efficient regulatory environment. This will enhance cross-provincial business operations and ensure Canadians have seamless access to comprehensive travel insurance.
Sign this petition to urge the federal government to take decisive action in removing these provincial trade barriers and support the unified growth of our national travel industry.e sale of Travel Insurance.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 26, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
July 24, 2025
168 Comments
This is worth the fight for consumers! Trying to deal with insurance companies direct as we weren’t licensed in that province is a terrible experience when their trusted advisors could make this seamless and be able to Consult on the products and assist with claims.
I have clients in almost every province of Canada and should be able to offer full service to all without having to refer business to others, who although are in the same industry, as independent contractors/agents we are essentially sharing clients with the competition.
It is about time because having clients everywhere in Canada it is good to be able to service them 100%. A policy for Ontario clients has the same t&c’s and coverage as a clients from Quebec buying the same policy.
35 years of selling insurance having to complete mandatory training each year, high fees for each province, clients across Canada and unable to sell and issue a policy .I have never understood this. Please have one license for all of Canada.
Yes simplifying insurance would make consumers overall better protected. A national exam administered by a nation organization such as ACTA (which already does BC and Sask liscencing exams) as well as a continuing education credit would best serve all clients and agents.
I am able to advise my out of province clients and assist them in making decisions to spend tens of thousands of dollars on travel arrangements, yet I am unable to help the with their insurance needs to cover these arrangements. It really is ludicrous!
Remove the intra-provincial barriers to travel insurance sales for travel agents
Totally agree - I have lost clients from Ontario for Insurance
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This is worth the fight for consumers! Trying to deal with insurance companies direct as we weren’t licensed in that province is a terrible experience when their trusted advisors could make this seamless and be able to Consult on the products and assist with claims.