Emergency Info
CanadaEssential emergency contacts, embassy information, and helplines for travelers in Canada.
Emergency Numbers
General Emergency
911
General Emergency
112
Embassies & Consulates
Diplomatic missions of major English-speaking countries in Canada. Contact your embassy if you lose your passport, are arrested, or need emergency citizen services.
United States
United Kingdom
+44-20-7008-5000
FCDO Consular Assistance (24/7)
Embassy — Vancouver
Consulate General — Calgary
2100-144 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3N4
Consulate General — Montreal
2000 McGill College AvenueSuite 1940, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3H3
Consulate General — Toronto
777 Bay Street, Suite 2800, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2G2
Consulate General — Vancouver
1111 Melville Street, Suite 800, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3V6
High Commission — Ottawa
140 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5A2
Australia
+61-2-6261-3305
Consular Emergency Centre (24/7)
Embassy — Vancouver
Suite 2050 - 1075 West Georgia St, Vancouver BC V6E 3C9
Consulate General — Toronto
Suite 1100 South Tower, 175 Bloor Street, East Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8
Ireland
Lost or Stolen Credit Cards
Call your card issuer immediately if your card is lost or stolen. These global emergency numbers accept collect calls from abroad.
Be Prepared
Keep Copies of Documents
Carry photocopies (or phone photos) of your passport, visa, travel insurance policy, and flight itinerary. Store digital copies in your email or cloud storage.
Save Emergency Numbers Offline
Screenshot this page or write down key numbers. Mobile data may not be available when you need help most.
Travel Insurance
Ensure your policy covers medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and lost/stolen belongings. Keep your policy number and claims phone number accessible.
Language Barrier
Download an offline translation app before you travel. In an emergency, hospital or police staff may not speak English.
What Your Embassy Can Help With
They Can Help With
- Issuing emergency travel documents if your passport is lost or stolen
- Providing lists of local doctors, lawyers, and interpreters
- Contacting family or friends on your behalf in an emergency
- Visiting you if you are detained or arrested
- Assistance if you are a victim of a serious crime
They Cannot Help With
- Paying your hotel, medical, or legal bills
- Getting you out of jail or overriding local laws
- Investigating crimes (that's the local police)
- Providing legal advice or acting as your lawyer
- Arranging employment or accommodation
Emergency numbers source: EmergencyNumberAPI (ODbL). Embassy data sourced from Wikidata and official government directories. Credit card hotlines are global numbers published by each card network. Always verify contact details before traveling.