To all Canadians over seas ... who may not know! our Canadian Embassies are sending out a letter of warning!!! Just be careful Please. //Natooke
In case some of you don't get the newsletter via the Canadian Club!
Hello CanClub,
I received this from the Embassy and was asked to pass it on.
Bob Fryers
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has issued
a warning in Current Issues on the Department's Travel Web Site, and has
included it in Travel Reports for most countries in the Middle East, Gulf
Region, North Africa as well as in Southeast Asia.
Heightened tensions as a result of the Iraq situation, together with
increased threats globally from terrorism, put Canadians at greater risk.
Canadians should maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all
times as the security situation could deteriorate rapidly without notice.
Exercise extreme caution, particularly in commercial, public and tourist
areas frequented by foreigners. Canadians should monitor local developments,
avoid crowds and demonstrations, as well as register and remain in regular
contact with the nearest Canadian government office or the Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade (call collect 613-996-8885).
Demonstrations, strikes, and civil unrest can occur world-wide. Safety and
services may be affected, including business, banking, air and other
transportation facilities, as well as emergency assistance. Canadians should
monitor local news reports to remain informed of developments that could
affect their safety and travel plans, exercise caution, and avoid large
gatherings and demonstrations. Contact your tour operator, travel agent, or
airline to confirm travel arrangements prior to departure. It can be viewed
on the list of Current Issues at
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/Consular-e/SOS/ ... e.asp?txt_
ID=25
We would be grateful if you would pass on the contents of this letter to any
other Canadian citizens that you know and have them bring their whereabouts
to our attention if they are not already registered with us. Canadians are
invited to register their presence on-line at
www.voyage.gc.ca
<http://www.voyage.gc.ca/> . Please keep this letter handy for reference
purposes.
Should you have particular concerns, please feel free to contact the
Consular Section of the Canadian Embassy at (08) 453-3012. After hours, you
may place a collect call to the Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade's Operations Centre in Ottawa at (613) 996-8885.
Ambassador