Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Transport Canada, based on risks, develops safety standards and regulations, provides oversight and gives expert advice (through the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre — CANUTEC) on dangerous goods accidents to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes of transport in Canada.

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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.

Canadian Consignors:

You can register online to use CANUTEC's free, 24-hour emergency telephone number on your dangerous goods shipping documents.

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
  1-514-283-5722
  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

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