Tag: emergency operations centre

  • Earthquake in Japan: Response to Canadians Needing Emergency Consular Assistance

    Today is a very grievous and horrific time when a major, powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 24.4 km, struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, which caused significant aftershocks and tsunami surging inland. “Canadian officials at the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo are working with Japanese authorities to determine whether any…

  • Safety Alert Update: “We Urge Canadians in Libya to Consult DFAIT’s Consular Advice”

    Here is a summary of the evacuation news of February 26, 2011: C-17 evacuated 46 people, consisting of 24 Canadians and 22 people of other nationalities evacuation of 238 Canadians evacuation operation is still ongoing DFAIT’s consular advice at travel.gc.ca regarding opportunities to leave the country from various points by sea or by air Government…

  • Update: “We Strongly Urge All Canadians to Leave Libya”

    Last Updated: February 23, 2011 18:37 EST Still Valid: February 25, 2011 7:56 EST Meeting Point at Tripoli International Airport The meeting point at the airport will be marked with a Canadian flag. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada News Release Ministerial Statement on Evacuation of Canadian Citizens from Libya: Thursday, February 24 (No. 81…

  • Update: Evacuation Flight Out of Tripoli on Friday, February 25

    Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada News Release Situation in Libya Civil unrest and violent demonstrations have been taking place in many cities throughout Libya, particularly in the eastern part of the country, including Benghazi, Derna, Baida, and Tobruk. Clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in deaths and injuries. Canadians should avoid public…

  • Safety Alert: “We Are Advising Canadians to Leave Libya”

    Canada News Centre News Release Ministerial Statement on Libya: Tuesday, February 22, 4 p.m. (No. 76 – February 22, 2011 – 9:55 p.m. ET) The following is an edited transcript of a statement made to media by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the situation in Libya. The statement was made at…