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BEFORE YOU LEAVE CANADA:

Pack a copy of Bon Voyage, But... and a copy of the Country Travel Report for your destination.
Carry a Canadian passport that is valid well beyond the date of your anticipated return to Canada; keep a copy of the identification page separate from the original.
Leave copies of your passport identification page, itinerary, and insurance policy with friends or family.
Obtain any required visas well in advance.
If travelling with children, carry documentation proving your right to accompany them (e.g., a consent letter or court order).
Arrange for supplemental travel health insurance.
Anticipate financial needs, such as local currency and departure tax.
Take care of health needs: vaccinations, prescriptions, medical certificates, supplies, extra eyeglasses.
Check whether dual citizenship is an issue for you.
Sign up for the Registration of Canadians Abroad service.
Carry an Emergency Contact Card with the coordinates of the nearest Canadian government office in your destination country.
Obtain an International Driving Permit, if required.