Our Partners - Consular Affairs

Canada Direct is a trademark of Teleglobe Bermuda Ltd., a leading provider of international voice, wireless roaming and data/IP services. Teleglobe owns and operates one of the world’s most extensive telecommunications networks. A carrier’s carrier, Teleglobe has a solid portfolio of international telecommunications services and a network that is consistently ranked among the most robust and reliable. Visit www.infocanadadirect.com.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. It began operations on April 1, 2002. CATSA is responsible for the screening of passengers and their belongings at airports across the country. Call 1 888 294-2202 or visit www.catsa.gc.ca.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) helps protect the safety of Canada’s food supply, contributes to the health of animals and protects Canada’s plant resource base. The CFIA works with other Government of Canada departments and agencies to educate international travellers and help them understand the rules as they pertain to bringing food, animals, plants and their products into Canada. Visit www.inspection.gc.ca or call 1 800 442-2342 for further information.

The Canadian Snowbird Association is a national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of travelling Canadians. Call 1 800 734-7147 or visit www.snowbirds.org for more information. Medipac (www.medipac.com) is Canada’s leading travel medical insurance provider and the only one exclusively endorsed by the CSA. Call 1 888 MEDIPAC (633-4722) for rates and information.

The Department of Canadian Heritage helps protect and promote the world’s heritage through its policies and legislation. It aims to ensure that Canadians travelling abroad are aware of the rules that may govern the purchase and export of significant cultural objects they acquire as souvenirs. Visit www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/travel for more information.

Desjardins Financial Security, a component of the Desjardins Group, specializes in life and health insurance and retirement savings products. The company accompanies its clients throughout the various stages of life by protecting them against the financial consequences of accidents, illnesses and death. Visit www.dsf-dfs.com.

The Drugs and Travel Information Program is managed by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Its goal is to create greater awareness about the consequences of getting involved with drugs while abroad and to discourage Canadian travellers from taking such risks. Visit www.voyage.gc.ca and learn how to plan a safe and enjoyable trip.

Young people are a Government of Canada priority. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada’s International Youth Mobility Programs encourage young Canadians to learn new skills that will help them compete in Canada and in the global economy. Whether you are interested in travelling or working in a foreign country, Canada offers various youth programs. For more information, visit www.canada123go.ca or call 1 877 go123go.

Sanofi pasteur, the vaccines business of the sanofi-aventis Group, sold more than a billion doses of vaccine in 2005, making it possible to protect more than 500 million people across the globe, which is about 1.5 million per day. The company offers the broadest range of vaccines, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases. For more information, please visit www.sanofipasteur.com.

Telfer International Consultants is a leader in the insurance business. For over 30 years it has specialized in offering complete coverage to Canadians working abroad, including coverage for any special needs posed by a high-risk country of posting or occupation. Call (514) 284-2002, e-mail info@telferinsurance.com or visit www.telferinc.com