Access the Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 edition.
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.
Canadian Consignors:
Use CANUTEC's free, 24-hour emergency telephone number on your dangerous goods shipping documents.
CANUTEC is the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre operated by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate of Transport Canada. The Directorate’s overall mandate is to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes. CANUTEC was established in 1979 and is one of the major safety programs Transport Canada delivers to promote the safe movement of people and goods throughout Canada.
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
TDG-TMDPNR@tc.gc.ca - Pacific
1-604-666-2955
TDGPacific-TMDPacifique@tc.gc.ca