There are currently 19,706 Canadians registered with the Registration of Canadians Abroad in India and 6,890 Canadians registered in Pakistan, according to Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
“As registration with the service is voluntary, this is not a complete picture of Canadians outside the country, nor an indication of the number of Canadians abroad that wish to stay or leave,” according to a statement released by GAC.
Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance abroad should contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa (+1-613-996-8885).
The government says Canadian travellers should register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service and follow social media to get the latest updates on the situation, including details on government-facilitated commercial flights to Canada as they are confirmed.
