Behind the consular curtain
A tongue-in-cheek look at the limits of government help for Canadians in distress abroad. This is a made-up conversation based on fact.
A neighbour works in Global Affairs Canada. Last weekend, he gave me the lowdown on how the consular system works. To protect his identity, I'll call him “Frank.”
He said first I had to understand that officials don't owe Canadians any kind of help if they get into trouble overseas. "It's calle...
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