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Canada |
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| Still current at: 22 November 2009
Updated: 05 November 2009 |
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
You should not attempt to carry meat, animal or dairy products into Canada at any time without declaring these products to Canada Customs. Banned food products will be confiscated and you could be subjected to severe penalties. Further information can be obtained from: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canada Customs require you to declare if you intend to visit a farm within 14 days of arrival.
The plant Qhat (Khat), although legal in the UK, is illegal in Canada. You should not attempt to bring this plant into Canada. Penalties for possession of Qhat include imprisonment for up to 10 years.
For more information on custom regulations in Canada check: Canadian Border Services Agency
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Contacts
Canada, Ottawa, British High Commission
Address:
British High Commission
80 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON K1P 5K7
CANADA
Telephone:
(1) (613) 237 1530
Fax:
(1) (613) 237 7980
Office hours:
Switchboard hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm
After hours consular emergency line (this service cannot answer questions about visa or passport matters): (1) 613 239 4288
Website: http://ukincanada.fco.gov.uk
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