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Travel | Assistance | How Canadians can help |
Media centre | Information on the region | Related links
A powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 24.4 km, struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time. A series of significant aftershocks, ranging in size from 5.8 to 7.1 magnitude, have already struck the same area.
Source : U.S. Geological Survey
Officials at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in Ottawa and at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo are closely monitoring the situation, are actively working to determine whether any Canadians have been injured in the earthquake or tsunami and to determine how best Canada might support Japan in responding to this disaster as needed.
Shortly after the earthquake, Prime Minster Harper spoke with Japan?s Ambassador to Canada to express condolences and to offer any support which the Government of Japan may require.
Officials at DFAIT in Ottawa and across our missions in the Asia-Pacific region have been mobilized and stand ready to provide consular assistance as needed.
We are working closely with local authorities to identify Canadian citizens in need of assistance following the earthquake. Mission staff are ready to provide consular assistance as required.
There are currently 1,773 Canadian citizens registered with the Canadian embassy in Japan. Very few are registered in the affected area. There are an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 Canadians in Japan. We are aware of the death of one Canadian citizen as a result of the earthquake at this time.
Canadians who believe that they have Canadian friends or family who may be affected to call the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade at 613-944-2471 (613-943- 1055), or toll free within Canada at 1-800-606-5499 (or 1-800-387-3124), or email sos@international.gc.ca.
Canadians in the area should contact and reassure their loved ones, even if they have not been affected by this event. Canadians should register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service.
Canadian citizens in Japan requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo at 011-81-3-5412-6200, or call DFAIT?s Emergency Operations Centre collect at 613-944-2471 (or 613-996-8885). An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca.
Canadians planning to travel to Japan are advised to confirm their travel arrangements with their airline, tour group, or travel agent before heading to the airport.
The Government of Canada extends its condolences to all those affected by this significant natural disaster.
Travel Report and Warnings
Canadians seeking emergency consular assistance in the area should contact the Emergency Operations Centre or call 613-944-2471 (or 613-996-8885) collect. The Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Canadians in Japan should register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service.
How Canadians can help
The best way for Canadians to help is to donate money - not clothing or food.
More information for those who would like to help:
General number for media enquiries : 613-995-1874
Related links
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Travel | Assistance | How Canadians can help |
Media centre | Information on the region | Related links
A powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 24.4 km, struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time. A series of significant aftershocks, ranging in size from 5.8 to 7.1 magnitude, have already struck the same area.
Source : U.S. Geological Survey
Officials at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in Ottawa and at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo are closely monitoring the situation, are actively working to determine whether any Canadians have been injured in the earthquake or tsunami and to determine how best Canada might support Japan in responding to this disaster as needed.
Shortly after the earthquake, Prime Minster Harper spoke with Japan?s Ambassador to Canada to express condolences and to offer any support which the Government of Japan may require.
Officials at DFAIT in Ottawa and across our missions in the Asia-Pacific region have been mobilized and stand ready to provide consular assistance as needed.
We are working closely with local authorities to identify Canadian citizens in need of assistance following the earthquake. Mission staff are ready to provide consular assistance as required.
There are currently 1,773 Canadian citizens registered with the Canadian embassy in Japan. Very few are registered in the affected area. There are an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 Canadians in Japan. We are aware of the death of one Canadian citizen as a result of the earthquake at this time.
Canadians who believe that they have Canadian friends or family who may be affected to call the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade at 613-944-2471 (613-943- 1055), or toll free within Canada at 1-800-606-5499 (or 1-800-387-3124), or email sos@international.gc.ca.
Canadians in the area should contact and reassure their loved ones, even if they have not been affected by this event. Canadians should register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service.
Canadian citizens in Japan requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo at 011-81-3-5412-6200, or call DFAIT?s Emergency Operations Centre collect at 613-944-2471 (or 613-996-8885). An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca.
Canadians planning to travel to Japan are advised to confirm their travel arrangements with their airline, tour group, or travel agent before heading to the airport.
The Government of Canada extends its condolences to all those affected by this significant natural disaster.
Travel Report and Warnings
- Japan Travel Report
- Foreign Travel: Assistance to Canadians once you are abroad
- Registration of Canadians Abroad
Canadians seeking emergency consular assistance in the area should contact the Emergency Operations Centre or call 613-944-2471 (or 613-996-8885) collect. The Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Canadians in Japan should register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service.
How Canadians can help
The best way for Canadians to help is to donate money - not clothing or food.
More information for those who would like to help:
- Other ways Canadians can help
- How can Canadian companies help?
- How the Government of Canada responds to natural disasters abroad - FAQs
General number for media enquiries : 613-995-1874
- 2011-03-11 | Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Following the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
- 2011-03-11 | Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Japan earthquake and tsunami
- 2011-03-11 | Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with Japan?s Ambassador to Canada
- 2011-03-11 | Readout on earthquake and tsunamis in Japan
Related links
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- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) information update regarding the earthquake in Japan
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