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In the event of an emergency
In the event of an emergency involving dangerous goods, call CANUTEC at 1-888-CAN-UTEC (226-8832), 613-996-6666 or *666 on a cellular phone.
CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by Transport Canada. CANUTEC was established in 1979 and is one of the major safety programs Transport Canada delivers to serve the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure transportation system in Canada. CANUTEC’s vision is to promote public safety by being widely recognized leaders in the provision of chemical emergency response advice, to support preparedness and response in the transportation of dangerous goods sector across Canada.
Canadian consignors
Register online to use CANUTEC's free, 24-hour emergency telephone number on your dangerous goods shipping documents.
Services and information
TDG regional offices
For regulatory questions, contact the TDG regional office in your region:
- Atlantic
1-866-814-1477
TDG-TMDAtlantic@tc.gc.ca - Quebec
1-514-633-3400
TMD-TDG.Quebec@tc.gc.ca - Ontario
1-416-973-1868
TDG-TMDOntario@tc.gc.ca - Prairie & Northern
1-888-463-0521
pnrtdg-tmdrpn@tc.gc.ca - Pacific
1-604-666-2955
TDGPacific-TMDPacifique@tc.gc.ca