Emergency Information – Abroad
Help outside Canada – Department of Global Affairs
If you need help when you are outside of Canada, call the Department of Global Affairs
613-996-8885 collect (outside Canada)
Email:
Telephone:
From outside Canada
- Call the nearest embassy or consulate.
- +1 613 996 8885 (call collect where available)
- Toll-free numbers in some countries
From inside Canada –
If you fear being taken abroad, or if you are assisting someone who has been taken abroad
- 613-996-8885
- +1 613 996 8885 (call collect where available)
- 1-800-387-3124 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada only)
SMS:
- 613-209-1233 (carrier charges may apply)
TTY:
- 613-944-1310
- 1-800-394-3472 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada only)
When you contact Global Affairs:
- Tell them your situation, including the threat of forced marriage.
- Give them contacts in Canada who are aware of your situation and who can verify your identity.
- Tell them if you have a short timeframe in which to communicate, and let them know if it is safe for them to return your call