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COUNTRY OVERVIEW | ||||||||||||||||
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COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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Language: |
English (official) 59.3%, French (official) 23.2%, other 17.5% |
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Currency: | Canadian Dollar (CAD) | ||||||
Predominant Religions: |
Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16% |
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National Holidays: | Canada Day, 1 July (1867) | ||||||
Economic Status: |
As an affluent, high-tech industrial society in the trillion-dollar class, Canada resembles the US in its market-oriented economic system, pattern of production, and affluent living standards. |
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Security: |
Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command, Maritime Command, Air Command, Canada Command (homeland security) |
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US Presence: |
U.S. Embassy in Ottawa U.S. Consulate General in Calgary U.S. Consulate General in Halifax U.S. Consulate General in Montreal
1134 Saint-Catherine St W Montreal, QC H3B 5K2 Phone: 416-645-9124 U.S. Consulate General in Quebec U.S. Consulate General in Toronto U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg
201 Portage Avenue, Suite 860 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6 Canada Tel: 204-940-1800 |
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Document Requirements: |
Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law . Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card (see below) satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport, passport card or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship. All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed-loop cruises), including ferry service, on June 1, 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea may present government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization). Starting June 1, 2009, all travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the United States. While passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are sufficient for entry into the United States, they may not be accepted by the particular country you plan to visit; please be sure to check with your cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements. Both the U.S. and Canadian governments urge frequent travelers to join the NEXUS trusted traveler program. NEXUS members receive a special travel card that allows expedited border crossings for both private and commercial travelers through both U.S. and Canadian border controls very quickly. The CBP has detailed information about the NEXUS program . |
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Major Airports: |
Airports: 1,337, Airports w/paved runways: 509 (numerous significant International airports) |
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Risks and Precautions: |
Although criminal activity in Canada is more common in urban areas, overall crime levels are comparable to the United States and violent crimes such as murder, armed robbery, and rape can occur throughout the country. |
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Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 4.63 deaths/1,000 live births |
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Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None |
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Infectious Disease Concerns: |
For specific health concerns for all of Canada & specific details by Province, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationCanada.aspx. |
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Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Good medical care is widely available and the level of public health and sanitation in Canada is high. The largely state-run Canadian health care system is managed by each province (e.g. the province of Ontario has its own hospital insurance plan as does each of the other provinces and territories) and is funded by Canadian taxpayers. Tourists and temporary visitors do not qualify for this health care plan and are well advised to have their own insurance to cover any medical expenses. Some health care professionals in the province of Quebec might only speak French. |
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Recent Medical Threats/ Concerns/Warnings: |
For specific health concerns for all of Canada & specific details by Province, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationCanada.aspx. |
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Communications Info: |
Country Calling Code: 1 + local number (no international calling code for Canada) |