Medical Repatriation between Canada and France
An accident or medical emergency during a trip or a stay in Canada, or the need to continue treatment in France: we organize the medical transport end to end.
Canada, and Quebec in particular, has a French-speaking community and welcomes many French students, working-holiday visitors, professionals and travelers. Repatriations follow accidents (including winter sports and road accidents), acute illnesses, or the need to continue care close to family once the patient is stable enough to fly.
Our coordinating physician assesses each case together with the on-site medical team to determine the equipment required and the transport mode best suited to the patient's condition.
Common situations on this route
- Accident or acute illness during a trip, a student stay or a working holiday
- Winter sports or road accident requiring transfer to France
- Transfer of a stabilized patient to a French hospital with the required specialty
- Repatriation of a body after a death in Canada
Airports served
On the Canada side
- Montréal – Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Toronto – Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
- Québec – Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
Formalities & coordination
A repatriation from Canada involves entry and landing clearances for a foreign air ambulance, coordination with the treating hospital and its discharge procedure, and coordination with the patient's insurer. The transatlantic routing and the crew duty time are planned before departure.
Our team can work directly with the patient's insurer or assistance company to arrange fast coverage — see our dedicated page for insurers and assistance companies.
Customs and consular formalities vary case by case and change over time. Our team confirms the exact documents required from the first contact.
Related services
Common questions about this route
Yes. We coordinate with the treating hospital and the patient's insurer, assess the patient's fitness to fly, and organize a long-range air ambulance with the medical crew suited to the case.
Given the long distance, a long-range jet is generally required, with a technical stop depending on the aircraft and the route — our coordinating physician determines the most suitable aircraft and the medical equipment on board.
A medical situation abroad can't wait.
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