Canada (CA)
Canada is the world's second-largest country by land area and one of the most immigration-friendly nations on earth.
Capital: Ottawa
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: CAD (CA$)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 72)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
911 (emergency) / non-emergency varies by city (e.g., Toronto: 416-808-2222)
Fire Brigade
911
Ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-268-9017 (Ontario) / varies by province — search "[province] poison control"
Mental Health
Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7). Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Domestic Violence
Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (Ontario). ShelterSafe: sheltersafe.ca
Child Protection
Varies by province — e.g., Ontario: 1-866-995-9922 (Children's Aid)
Road Assistance
CAA (Canadian Automobile Association): 1-800-222-4357. Membership recommended (~$100/year).
How to call emergency services in Canada
Dial 911 from any phone (including mobile without SIM) for police, fire, or ambulance. State your location first — dispatchers need this immediately. 911 works across all Canadian provinces and territories.