By , December 21, 2010 6:41 pm

Here’s something every traveling Canadian should be aware of.  http://www.voyage.gc.ca.  As you can probably guess by the address, this website is run by the Government of Canada.

Here’s a breakdown of a few of the resources it offers:

Registration of Canadians Abroad – We offer a registration service for all Canadians traveling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency in a foreign country, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home.

Travel Reports & Warnings – Travel Reports offer information on safety and security, local laws and customs, entry requirements, health conditions and other important travel issues.

Directory of Canadian Government Offices Abroad – This directory contains website and contact information for Canadian government offices abroad. These offices provide a variety of services to Canadians, including consular services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – a detailed section answering a lot of travel related questions.  Everything from what to do during an emergency to filing your income tax and voting while abroad.

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