India, April 6 -- An 88-year-old woman visiting Canada from India was hospitalised with serious breathing complications and left with a $96,000 ( Rs.57 lakh) hospital bill despite having an insurance policy.

Alice John arrived in Brampton, Ontario from India in January 2024 on a six-month super visa, a program that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian residents to stay for extended periods. She was visiting her son Joseph Christy, who was thrilled to have his mother by his side.

However, shortly after her arrival, Alice began to experience breathing difficulties, reported CTV News.

"She started having symptoms of cough, shortness of breath and fever," said her son Christy. Alice's breathing issues began while she was in Hamilton...