WARNING: DO NOT TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA, THE CONGO, AND CANADA

My classmate Ashley recently cancelled her trip to Venezuela because the Canadian government issued a warning about travelling there, citing it as an unsafe country.

Well, imagine reading this, then cancelling your travel plans to Canada?

Australian Government Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Travel Advisories: Travel Advice for Canada

haha, How hilarious is that?

Here are some highlights for those of you who don’t want to navigate away from the PRn:

-Alberta and British Columbia are also subject to avalanches

-Tornadoes can occur in some areas of Canada between May and September. For more information on tornadoes see Environment Canada’s website and the National Hurricane Centre. In the event of a Tornado you should monitor local and international weather on local television and radio.

-Bush and forest fires can occur any time in Canada.

-All oceanic regions of the world can experience tsunamis, but in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, there is a more frequent occurrence of large, destructive tsunamis because of the many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches.

-We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Canada because of the risk of terrorist attack. Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.

It’s true, these things can and do happen in Canada…but not to the extent that its an issue. They did amend the site after complaints from Canada; the pieces I’ve pulled for you are from that revised site. Apparently the original had an even more ominous tone of warning. I just think it’s funny to read. Imagine not knowing anything about Canada, and having this as your introduction? The picture it paints of Canada is so far off — I really hope no one turns down the opportunity to come here because they fear they could be consumed by a forest fire, car-bombed, or toppled by an avalanche at any given moment!

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