Canada very concerned with situation in Turkey

Statement

July 15, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement regarding the situation in Turkey:

“Canada calls on all parties in Turkey to respect the country’s democratic institutions, remain calm and safeguard the security of civilians. Any factions attempting to use force to undermine Turkish democracy should stand down immediately and refrain from any acts of violence.

“Canada supports a democratic Turkey.

“Global Affairs Canada is closely monitoring the situation in Turkey.

“The Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa and Canadian offices in Ankara and Istanbul stand ready to provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens as required.

“Global Affairs Canada advises against all travel to Turkey. Canadians in Turkey should remain indoors, avoid large gatherings and follow the instructions of local authorities. Do not attempt to reach the Canadian embassy or consulate in person.”

Canadian citizens in Turkey requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the Embassy of Canada in Ankara at 90 (312) 409-2700, or the Consulate General in Istanbul at 90 (212) 385-9700, or call the Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre collect at +1 613 996 8885. An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca.  You may also call the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa toll-free at 00800-14-220-0149 (the toll-free number is inaccessible for mobile phone users in Turkey).

Friends and relatives in Canada of Canadian citizens known to be in Turkey should contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre by calling +1 613 996 8885 or +1 800 387 3124, or by sending an email to sos@international.gc.ca.

Contacts

Chantal Gagnon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
343-203-1851
chantal.gagnon@international.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
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