Contact and Office Information
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, preventative measures have been enacted throughout our global network of offices. Consular services remain available to Canadians. Many Government of Canada offices are encouraging clients to limit in-person visits. Canadians in need of assistance should contact the Government of Canada office nearest them by phone or e-mail before visiting in person. You can also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
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The High Commission represents Canadian interests in Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic and Gabon.
General Contact Information
Street address:
The High Commission of Canada
“Les Colonnades” Building
New Bastos, 607 Road 1792
Mailing address:
The High Commission of Canada
P.O. Box 572
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Tel.: (+237) 222 50 39 00
Fax:
Administration (+237) 222 50 39 04
Trade (+237) 222 50 39 11
Email: yunde@international.gc.ca
Hours of operation:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 17:00
Friday: 08:00 – 13:30
Services for Canadians
Street address:
The High Commission of Canada
“Les Colonnades” Building
New Bastos, 607 Road 1792
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Tel.: (+237) 222 50 39 00
Fax:
Administration (+237) 222 50 39 04
Trade (+237) 222 50 39 11
Email: yunde-cs@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9h30 - 11h30
Friday: 9h30 - 11h00
Canada also offers services to Canadians in:
Note: The N’Djaména, Chad office is temporarily closed. Please contact the Yaoundé, Cameroon office for assistance.
Defence Relations
Defence Attaché: Colonel Guy Savard, CD
Assistant: Sergeant Philippe Jolicoeur CD
Tel: 221-33-889-4763
Fax: 221-33-889-4725
Email: dakar-dr@international.gc.ca
The Canadian Defence Attaché in Dakar is cross-accredited to the following countries:
- Republic of Cameroon;
- Republic of Côte d'Ivoire;
- Republic of Ghana;
- Republic of Mali;
- Federal Republic of Nigeria, and
- Republic of Sierra Leone.
Statutory Holidays - 2020
Our offices are closed on the following days:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Tuesday, February 11 | Youth Day |
| Friday, April 10 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 13 | Easter Monday |
| Friday, May 1 | International Labour Day |
| Wednesday, May 20 | Cameroon National Day |
| Monday, May 25 | Korité - End of Ramadan (*To be confirmed) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Canada Day |
| Monday, August 17 | The day after Assumption |
| Monday, September 7 | Labour Day |
| Monday, October 12 | Thanksgiving Canada |
| Monday, November 9 | Remembrance Day |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas |
| Monday, December 28 | Boxing Day |
- Date Modified:
