Global Reporting on Avian Influenza
The Government of Canada is increasing its efforts, domestically and internationally, to address the future risk of a human influenza pandemic. This risk has significantly increased since the emergence of new strains of avian influenza in China and Southeast Asia in late 2003, and the more recent spread to many countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Canadian missions and embassies abroad have been asked to develop pandemic preparedness plans. The Government of Canada is developing similar plans on a national scale, in cooperation with provincial medical authorities.
 The web site www.pandemicinfluenza.gc.ca brings together information from across the Government of Canada's departments and agencies, providing a central portal for information on the government's pandemic influenza plan and on public health measures for Canadians.
Information for Canadian Travellers
Government of Canada Important Notice to Travellers
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada emphasizes that, in the event of a pandemic, its ability to assist Canadians travelling and residing abroad may be severely limited by restrictions on local and international movement imposed for public health reasons, by foreign governments and/or Canada. Canadian citizens should note that Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada cannot provide Canadians travelling or living abroad with medications or supplies even in the event of a pandemic.
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