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Canada Emergency Numbers: 911, General Emergency and Police

Official Canada emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 911, 863-5900 and 416-421-9111. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +1
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Updated 2026-05-05
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Primary emergency numbers

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Fire

  • 416-421-9111

    Fire Services (Non-emergency): General inquiries or administrative reporting.

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  • 911
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  • 363-2133

    Fire Services (Non-emergency): General inquiries or administrative reporting.

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General Emergency

  • 863-5900

    Poison Control Centre: Emergency info for poisoning or toxic exposure.

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  • 1-800-268-9017

    Poison Control Centre: Emergency info for poisoning or toxic exposure.

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  • 416-813-5900

    The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids): General inquiries and services.

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  • 416-638-7301

    Ambulance (Non-emergency): For patient transfers or non-urgent medical help.

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  • 811

    Telehealth / Health Link: 24/7 non-emergency medical advice from nurses.

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  • 511

    Travel Info Service: Real-time road conditions, weather, and construction.

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  • 211

    Community & Social Services: Info on local social, health, and govt services.

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  • 311

    Municipal Services: Non-emergency city services (garbage, potholes, etc.).

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  • 411

    Directory Assistance: For local business or residential listings (usually fee-based).

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Other useful numbers

Use these only when they match the emergency service you need.

Other Emergency Services

  • 416-325-3000

    Spills Action Centre: Reporting oil, gas, or chemical spills to the MOE.

  • 597-1171

    Sexual Assault Support: Counseling and support for survivors.

  • 416-863-0511

    Sexual Assault Support: Counseling and support for survivors.

  • 1-800-222-8477

    Crime Stoppers: For anonymous reporting of criminal activity.

Official sources

Official source notes for Canada cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

  • Police 911 ITU-E.129
  • Fire 416-421-9111 manual
  • Fire 363-2133 manual
  • General Emergency 863-5900 manual
  • General Emergency 1-800-268-9017 manual
  • General Emergency 416-813-5900 manual

Frequently asked questions

Official emergency numbers in Canada are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The General Emergency number in Canada is 863-5900. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Police number in Canada is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Canada is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Canada is 416-421-9111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. Canada lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Canada country code is +1. Alternatively dial 863-5900 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Canada country code is +1. Alternatively dial 911 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

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