Complete practical guidance for Telugu families welcoming parents from India to Toronto (YYZ) and across Canada. Covers flight route choices, wheelchair assistance (WCHR), CBSA immigration kiosks, domestic transfer baggage rules, 90-day medication limits, and medical & Super Visa insurance advisory with licensed advisor Vinod Gurijala.
Direct flights (Air India Delhi–Toronto) vs 1-stop Middle East hubs (Emirates, Qatar, Etihad). Always request Wheelchair Assistance (WCHR) at least 48 hours before departure on the airline PNR — it is 100% free and saves elderly parents from walking miles across Pearson (YYZ) or Vancouver (YVR).
If parents land at YYZ or YVR and have a connecting domestic flight (e.g. to Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg): they MUST collect their bags at the FIRST Canadian airport, clear CBSA customs, and re-drop bags at the domestic transfer belt. Bags do not transfer automatically from international flights.
Hospital stays in Canada cost non-residents $5,000–$10,000/day. Canadian policies offer direct hospital billing without massive out-of-pocket delays. Understand the 90/120/180-day pre-existing stability clause for BP and diabetes before buying.
Health Canada allows a maximum 90-day personal supply of prescription drugs in original pharmacy containers with doctor's English prescription. Hand-carry child's invitation letter, return ticket, and PR/citizenship copy. Declare all food items on the kiosk.