After-Hours Assistance

How can I get help from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada after regular business hours?

Q: How can I get help from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada after regular business hours?

A: The Emergency Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An experienced officer is always available to respond to emergency calls from anywhere in the world.

For calls originating in Canada and the U.S., call 1 800 267-6788 or (613) 944-6788.
Canadian citizens outside Canada can call collect to (613) 996-8885.
Some countries also have toll-free lines to contact the Operations Centre in Ottawa.