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1.1.2 The Division as a whole provides various services to the diplomatic community resident in the National Capital Region and elsewhere in Canada, which numbers approximately 8,000. The Documentation Unit provides documentation services (diplomatic identification cards, for example). The Privileges and Immunities Unit offers services with respect to issues of reciprocity, privileges and immunities, and administers Canada's legal obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, as well as a number of other international agreements. The Accreditation Unit deals with all aspects of accrediting Canadian Heads of Mission going abroad, and foreign Heads of Mission coming to Canada. The latter also manages the processes of awarding foreign decorations and awards to Canadian citizens. In carrying out these functions, XDC liaises with other DFAIT organizational units, and with other government departments (most frequently with CIC, CCRA, Transport, and the RCMP). In addition, the Division deals with provincial and municipal governments, as required.
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