- Six-in-ten Canadians do not regularly purchase travel insurance before travelling; only half know they're primarily responsible for any medical costs when outside the country - Forty per cent of respondents reported that they, or a travel companion, have required medical attention while on vacation - Cost of a broken leg can cost up to US$20,000 in the U.S.; an air ambulance trip from Florida to Ontario can run to US$15,000 - BMO offers tips on how to select a travel insurance policy