Security Alert – Worldwide Caution

Subject: Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 19, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event:  Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.  U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in …

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Weather Alert for U.S. Citizens – Hurricane Season 2023

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2023 and regularly affects coastal parts of Canada. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2023 season to be above-normal.  The season has already produced eight named storms as of August …

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Wildfire Alert: British Columbia

Location: Various locations in the central interior and southeastern portions of British Columbia. Event:  Due to the numerous wildfires threatening communities in the province, and the Okanagan region in general, the British Columbia government issued a province-wide state of emergency , on August 18, 2023. Thousands of people are under evacuation orders, and tens of thousands more are on …

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Wildfire Alert: U.S. Consulate General Calgary, Canada

Wildfire Alert – U.S. Consulate General Calgary, Canada Location: Various locations throughout the Northwest Territories. Event:  The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has declared a Territorial State of Emergency on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, to acquire and deploy the necessary resources to support the management of an unprecedented wildfire season, and protect the health and …

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Wildfire Alert: U. S. Consulate General Quebec City, Canada

Event:  Wildfires in Quebec – National Park Closures Location: Throughout Quebec Event: Wildfires burning throughout northern Quebec continue to spread.  Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) indicated that as of Sunday, June 4, there were 153 fires, and they are unable to bring them under control, resulting in the closure of some national parks.  Below is …

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Online Fee Payment Now Available for Adult Passport Renewals in Canada

Qualified adult U.S. citizens residing in Canada may pay for their passport renewals online and mail their applications to their nearest consular section.  Just follow these simple steps: -Fill out, print, sign, and date the  DS-82 application , -Pay the required fee at PAY.GOV , and print the payment verification page, -Address the package “Care of the ACS …

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Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa

Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa 24 May 2022​ Location: Canada Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .​ Actions to Take:​ Travelers should AVOID: Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital lesions. Contact with dead or live wild animals such as small mammals including rodents …

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Demonstration Alert:  Ontario Declares State of Emergency

In response to ongoing protests in Canada, the U.S. Embassy reiterates that, while there is a very small likelihood of violence at a political gathering in Canada, we strongly encourage U.S. citizens traveling or resident in Canada to avoid all protests and demonstrations, maintain a high level of vigilance, and practice good situational awareness.

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Demonstration Alert: Ongoing Protests Throughout Canada

In response to ongoing Freedom Convoy protests in Canada, the U.S. Embassy reiterates that while there is a very small likelihood of violence at a political gathering in Canada, we strongly encourage U.S. citizens traveling or resident in Canada to avoid all protests and demonstrations, maintain a high level of vigilance, and practice good situational awareness.

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Enroll in or Update your Information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada are conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments.  Please  log in  to your STEP account to verify that your profile, phone numbers, email address, travel dates, and location in Canada are up-to-date.  If you are not able to make those changes yourself, you can reach out to the Consular Section closest to you , and we can make the …

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Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: Level 2 Travel Advisory

   Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada:  Canada – Travel Advisory August 10, 2021  Canada – Level 2 Travel Advisory The Department of State has revised the Travel Advisory for Canada to Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution.”  The Centers for Disease Control has revised the Travel Notice for Canada to Level 2 due to COVID-19, indicating …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada March 23, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada: The downtown area from Parliament Hill to the Byward Market. Event: The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place near the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, March 24, …

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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada 23 March, 2018 Location: Announced gathering points include the following areas in Montreal: The downtown area starting at Cabot Square and proceeding to the U.S. Consulate. Event:  The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, March 24,  …

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VOTING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTIONS

Your vote counts!  Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters?  All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens in Calgary: Planned Demonstration January 8th, 2018

United States Consulate Calgary, Canada Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Planned Demonstration January 8th, 2018 The U.S. Consulate in Calgary informs U.S. citizens of planned demonstrations at City Hall Plaza, across the street from the U.S. Consulate on January 8th, 2018, from approximately 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Local authorities are aware of the demonstration …

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Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information – January 3, 2018

United States Embassy Ottawa, Canada Message to U.S. Citizens:  Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 3, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.  Every …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens in Toronto:  Planned Demonstration December 9 and 10, 2017

United States Consulate General, Toronto Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Planned Demonstration December 8, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Toronto informs U.S. citizens of demonstrations near the U.S. Consulate on December 9 and 10, 2017, from approximately 1:00pm.  Local authorities are aware of the demonstrations and will be on site. Even demonstrations intended to …

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Security Message to U.S. Citizens in Ottawa – Planned Demonstration December 9 and 10, 2017

United States Embassy Ottawa, Canada Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Planned Demonstration December 8, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa informs U.S. citizens of demonstrations near the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, December 9, 2017, from approximately 14:00 to 16:00 and on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 13:00 to 14:00.  Local authorities are aware of the …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens in Vancouver – Planned Demonstration December 8, 2017

United States Consulate General Vancouver, Canada Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens:  Planned Demonstration December 8, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Vancouver informs U.S. citizens of a demonstration near the U.S. Consulate on December 8, 2017, from approximately 4:30pm to 6:30pm Pacific Time.  Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will be on site. Even …

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Worldwide Travel Caution

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …

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US Citizens: Notice Regarding Social Security Services

United States Embassy Ottawa, Canada Notice Regarding Social Security Services September 29, 2017 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations and will no longer be offering social security assistance through the United States Embassy or Consulates in Canada.  Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Canada who require social security services or …

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Worldwide Travel Caution

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Vancouver

The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations and rallies by groups including “Worldwide Coalition Against Islam” and “Stand Up to Racism” are expected to take place in metro Vancouver, near Vancouver City Hall (453 West 12th Avenue) between 12:45 and 4:00pm on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstration in Ottawa

The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa informs U.S. citizens of a possible demonstration near the U.S. Embassy on the MacKenzie Avenue side on April 8, 2017, from approximately 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. Public Order officials are aware of the demonstration and will be on site.

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Worldwide Caution

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens in Toronto: Planned Demonstration

The U.S. Consulate General Toronto informs U.S. citizens that due to a protest at the Consulate General on Monday January 30, 2017, it will have limited operations and there will be no Visa or American Citizen Services appointments on January 30, 2017.

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstrations in Montreal

United States Consulate General Montreal, Canada Security Message for U.S. Citizens:  Planned Demonstrations in Montreal January 19, 2016 The U.S. Consulate General informs U.S. citizens that several demonstrations are expected to take place in downtown Montreal on Friday, January 20, and Saturday, January 21, 2017. At 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, a group of …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots

U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots October 5, 2016 Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States.  The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election …

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U.S. Embassy, Consulates Launch Voter Outreach Initiatives during Absentee Voter Week

In recognition of the U.S. Federal Voting Assistance Program’s Absentee Voter Week (September 26-October 3), the U.S. Embassy and U.S. consulates throughout Canada will offer a series of events designed to encourage voter participation by U.S. citizens residing in Canada and to provide information on voting procedures for Americans residing outside the United States.

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Absentee Voting Week is September 26-October 3

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election …

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Worldwide Travel Caution

Republished from travel.state.gov  – SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.  Current information suggests that terrorist groups …

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Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections!

In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. You can …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: IRS 2016 Tax Filing Information

Who Must File? If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien living or traveling outside the United States, you generally are required to file income tax returns, estate tax returns, and gift tax returns, and pay estimated tax in the same way as those residing in the United States. Your worldwide income is subject …

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Worldwide Travel Caution

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.

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