Useful information while abroad
Travelling is fun, but there are also risks that sometimes can’t be avoided. Keep this important travel information in mind at all times. If you do run into trouble then remember there are some important and helpful resources available to you.
For any Emergencies while travelling abroad, call the Canadian Emergency Watch and Response Centre collect at 613-996-8885 or email them at [email protected].
Need Help Abroad?
Call now: 1-613-996-8885
The Canadian Emergency Watch and Response Centre
Consular Assistance toll free numbers
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Antigua, Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands,Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Gredadines, Trinidad and Tobago
1-800-387-3124 or 1-888-949-9993
Australia (including Christmas Islands and Tasmania)
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom (including England, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)
Bahrain
Brazil
Chile
China
001-800-2326-6831 or 10800-1400125
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cyprus
Fiji
Finland
Honk Kong, Singapore
Iceland
Indonesia
Israel, West Bank and Gaza
Italy
Japan
001-010-800-2326-6831 (KDDI)
0041-010-800-2326-6831 (Nippon Telecom)
0061-010-800-2326-6831 (Cable & WirelesslDC)
Latvia
Luxembourg
Mexico
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal (including Azores and Madeira)
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
South Korea
001-800-2326-6831 or 008-800-2326-6831
Thailand
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
United States
1-888-949-9993 or 1-800-267-6788
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Vatican City
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