Office of Risk & Safety HomeThe following resources are provided to help you with your planning and the creation of any required safety plan in START.
Low Risk Off-Campus Activity Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF, 126 KB)
OCASP Flowchart to Determine Risk for Off-Campus Activities (PDF, 60 KB)
Registering Low Risk Travel in START - Information Sheet for Staff and Faculty Travel (PDF, 164 KB)
2SLGBTQI+ Information:
Foreign laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics can be very different from those in Canada. As a result, you could face certain barriers and risks when you travel outside Canada. In some countries sexual acts or relationships between people of the same sex is illegal and may carry severe penalties, including the death penalty. 2SLGBTQI+ people should carefully consider the risks of travelling in these circumstances. Research and prepare for your trip in advance to help your travels go smoothly. Additional information and resources are available below under the Travel Guidance and Resources for 2SLGBTQI+ tab.
Mpox Information:
- International SOS Mpox Infographic Poster (PDF, 854 KB)
- International SOS Mpox Special Bulletin (PDF, 37 KB)
Checklists:
- Checklist for International Travel Considerations (DOC, 24 KB)
- Checklist for Setting up a New Off-Campus Activity (DOC, 24 KB)
- Checklist for Undergraduate and Professional Students on Academic Exchange Programs (812 KB)
- Insurance Information Checklist (PDF, 145 KB)
Examples of records and safety plans for various off-campus activities:
- Alternative Practicum (PDF, 110 KB)
- Field Trip in Canada - Urban Setting (PDF, 92.3 KB)
- Mitacs Globalink Research Award (PDF, 116.8 KB)
- QPID Summer International Internship (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- QUBS Field Trip (PDF, 80.3 KB)
Resources
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC) provides country-specific reports, from the Government of Canada.
- International SOS (ISOS) provides country-specific reports.
- Foreign Representatives in Canada find the embassy/consulate in Canada for the country you’ll be visiting
- For other countries’ embassies visit the Worldwide Embassy Locator.
- Registration of Canadians Abroad – registration service for Canadians traveling or living abroad. In the event of an emergency outside of Canada, this service enables you to be contacted and assisted by the Canadian government.
- Country calling codes to learn how to call one country from another.
- Drugsmart Pharmacy in the ARC has a full-service travel medical clinic and is an excellent resource for vaccinations information
- Visa Guide.World Visa information for traveling to various countries
- LGBTQ+ travel guidance & resources | Harvard Global Support Services
- Travel advice and advisories by destination | Government of Canada
- Travel related to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics | Government of Canada
- Safety while traveling abroad as a BIPOC student | Toronto Metropolitan University
- Woman's Travel Risk Guide
- BBC Country Profiles provides excellent statistical information on the countries you will be visiting
- World Health Organization gives you useful health information for your time abroad
- Disability Travel Resources – Travel planning tips and resources for those with special needs
- Amnesty International – LGBT Human Rights Status around the world
- World Radio Network – Tune in to the WRN and hear broadcasts from around the world
- Newspapers from around the world – Read local news from around the world