“While Canadian officials strive to provide the best possible consular assistance to Canadians in all regions of the world, the Government of Canada cannot stress enough that a Canadian passport is not a ‘get out of jail free’ card,” is the message of Canada’s foreign affairs ministry to Canadians vacationing outside of Canada.
In a statement released Monday (December 16) Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular) says “As the holiday season quickly approaches, Canadians look to the sand and sun to escape the winter cold… Canadians should recognize that they are subject to local legal procedures and processes, which are often different from those in Canada.”
She also notes: “In circumstances where a [Canadian government] advisory recommends avoiding all travel or non-essential travel, Canadian officials may be very limited in the help that they can provide, and their safety and security are paramount.”
More information:
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada press release – Canadian Passport Not a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card – here
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