Before leaving, it is always wise to check if your destination is the subject of opinion or warnings to travelers.
This text is a translation of an article by CTV News.
Here are some advice to Canadian government travelers who are currently in force for popular destinations.
Spain
The Canadian government recommends that travelers “show great caution” due to the terrorist threat to Spain.
The level of terrorist threat in Spain is currently four, or “high”, on a scale of five.
The Canadian government said there was a terrorist threat to Europe, attacks that have been perpetrated in several cities.
“In Spain, attacks have killed and injured,” said advice to travelers. “Other attacks in Spain cannot be excluded. Other attacks elsewhere in Europe are likely. ”
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France
Travelers to France are invited to “show great caution” due to the “high” terrorist threat.
The level of threat in France is currently 3, or “emergency attack”, which is the highest on the Vigipirate or national alert system in the country.
The Canadian government advises travelers to check in the French and online media if the threat level has changed.
“In recent years, several opportunistic and premeditious attacks have taken place in France,” according to the opinion. “They left many dead and injured. Other attacks are likely ”.
Mexico
Travelers are advisable to “show great caution” in Mexico due to the frequency of criminal activities and kidnappings.
It is advisable to avoid non -essential movements in certain regions of certain states, such as chiapas and chihuahua, due to violence and organized crime. Click here to get the full list of affected states.
Bahamas
Travelers are expected to “show great caution” in Bahamas due to the high crime rate, especially in Nassau and Freeport, according to advice from Canada travelers.
Flights to the draw, theft of bags, skilled flights, diversions of cars and violent crimes occur, even in broad daylight, and crime increases during the holidays, festivals and regattas, warns the Canadian government. According to the Canadian government, the most common crimes against travelers in Nassau and Freeport are armed robbery, sexual assault, fraud, burglary and theft.
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Vietnam
Travelers who go to Vietnam are invited to “show great caution” because small delinquency is frequent. Flights to shoot and theft of snatching bags are frequent, especially in major cities, during public holidays such as the Têt, or Lunar New Year, according to advice to travelers of the federal government.
Click here to consult the full list of councils for Canada travelers for countries.
