Employee Emergency Information Line

The 24-hour Employee Emergency Information Line (EEIL) provides recorded messages advising employees whether they should report to work in the event of an emergency. All employees are encouraged to discuss the use of the EEIL with their managers.

An emergency can include:

• a natural disaster (for example, an earthquake or an ice storm)
• a power failure
• an act of terrorism
• a fire or a hazardous waste spill

The number to dial across Canada is 1-866-212-2271, except for Montréal and the city of Québec. Employees in Montréal and the city of Québec should refer to the procedures in effect in their area and call the applicable number below for more information:

• Montréal: 1-888-496-9902
• City of Québec: 1-866-260-1391

Employees with special needs

Teletypewriter users may dial the national access code 711 to reach the Bell Relay service for information in the event of an emergency.