Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General, Montreal, Canada
February 22, 2019
Location: Please be aware that on Saturday, February 23rd, a protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Montreal from 2:00pm-5:00pm
Demonstrators will be gathering at Phillips Square then will make their way in front of the U.S. Consulate General at 1155 Saint Alexander Street. Afterwards, the protesters will be heading towards Guy Favreau federal building at 200 Rene Levesque Boulevard.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates
- Keep a low profile.
For Assistance:
The U.S. Consulate General Montreal, is located at 1155 rue St. Alexandre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 3Z1and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday. You can reach us at 1-514-398-9695 during business hours. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance outside of business hours, the emergency after-hours number for the U.S. Consulate General is also 1-514-398-9695. For routine inquiries, our e-mail address is Montreal-ACS@state.gov.
State Department – Consular Affairs (888)407-4747 or (202)501-4444
For further information about security in Canada:
See the Department of State travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Canada Country Specific Information.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
