Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate Quebec, Canada
April 4, 2018
Location: Announced gathering points include the following neighborhoods in Quebec, Canada:
- The area immediately around the Convention Center (Centre des Congres) in Quebec City.
Event: The U.S. Consulate informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place near the Convention Center in Quebec City on Thursday, April 5, 2018 between 4.00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Local authorities are aware of the demonstration and will be on site. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas during the scheduled hours of the demonstration.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstration.
- Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Monitor local media for updates.
For Assistance:
Contact the U.S. Consulate General Quebec, located at 2 Rue de la Terrasse-Dufferin, at 1-418692-2106, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours, the main line number can be used to access an emergency number for U.S. citizens.
Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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.
- 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.
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