The Consular Affairs Bureau is committed to helping Canadians prepare for foreign travel and to providing you with a variety of services once you are abroad. Millions of Canadians live in or visit countries all over the world, for business and for pleasure. Smart travellers learn about their destination before leaving Canada and are prepared to deal with problems or emergency situations that may arise. This site provides an abundance of information about foreign destinations, about how to prepare for your departure from Canada, and about the variety of services offered to Canadians abroad.