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Summer Seminar Pre-Conference 1: Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada’s Emergency Management Table Top Exercise
Description
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada’s Consular Outreach and Partnerships Program and Emergency Management Bureau would like to invite you to participate in an interactive table top exercise and learn about Travel.gc.ca.
The table top exercise will simulate emergency situations in an informal environment where participants will have the opportunity to discuss problems, procedures and issues that can arise in the context of an emergency scenario. The objective of the exercise is to share information and best practices to maximize effectiveness in responding to emergency situations.
Presenter
Ed Czank, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, Government of Canada
Travel.gc.ca
The Travel.gc.ca website is the Government of Canada’s one-stop shop for Canadians travelling, living, studying and working abroad. Before a trip, Canadians are encouraged to consult travel advice and advisories to learn about entry/exit requirements, local laws and security conditions in their destinations. Read our publications, stay connected to our social media platforms and download the Travel Smart App to access timely advice on everything needed to make smart travel choices. The Registration of Canadians Abroad service enables the government to reach Canadians in case of an emergency, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest. In 2014, the Emergency Watch and Response Center responded to approximately 15 major emergencies worldwide and managed over 2,500 emergency consular files. The center operates 24/7 and can be reached at 613-996-8885 or via email at sos@international.gc.ca. Follow the 3Rs of international travel: Read up, Register and Reach us. Travelling Abroad? Travel smart!
Register now: This session will be a standalone event as part of BCCIE's annual Summer Seminar conference. You can register for the full Summer Seminar or this event only through the online registration page.