A guide for Canadians imprisoned abroad : FR4-8/2009E-PDF

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Explains what you need to know about being detained or imprisoned in a foreign country. It describes the assistance available to the detainee/prisoner and the detainee/prisoner’s family and friends, as well as the role of the Government of Canada. It sets out what services are and are not provided by consular officials. The booklet also offers tips on hiring a foreign lawyer; visiting a Canadian in prison abroad; and applying for transfer to Canada under bilateral treaties.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Consular Services.
Title A guide for Canadians imprisoned abroad
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Later edition A guide for Canadians imprisoned abroad
Earlier edition A guide for Canadians imprisoned abroad
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats Paper-[English | French]
Note(s) The catalogue number (FR4-8/2005E) and ISBN (0-662-41003-3) of another publication have been printed in this publication.
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Foreign Affairs and International Trade. c2009.
Description 7p.
Catalogue number
  • FR4-8/2009E-PDF
Edition Revision: July 2009
Subject terms Imprisonment
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