Canada deploys ‘crisis emergency response’ as Iran-Israel strikes continue
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Ottawa's response will include 24-7 assistance and consular access for Canadians in the region, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement late Sunday night.
The Canadian government is deploying a “crisis emergency response” in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran worsens days after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The response will include 24-7 assistance and consular access for Canadians in the region, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement late Sunday night.
This comes as the United States has also issued a “worldwide caution” alert for its citizens abroad.
Canada is also providing departure options for Canadians wishing to leave Israel or the West Bank as the crisis intensifies and will also support those who wish to leave Iran.
Sunday’s planned departures from Israel had to be postponed to Monday, Global Affairs Canada said. It added that the Canadian government was in “regular communication with Canadians who have requested assistance in Iran, Israel and the West Bank.”
“We continue to work in close collaboration with our international partners and exploring all available avenues to assist Canadians,” Global Affairs Canada said in its statement.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) also issued a temporary halt on removals to Israel.
“This measure is being taken given the volatile and unpredictable situation in Israel due to ongoing hostilities with Iran,” the agency said in a statement Monday.
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