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Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand
- On June 19, 2025, Canada announced plans to help Canadians leave Israel, Iran, and the West Bank via commercial flights from neighbouring countries due to escalating conflict.
- The escalating Israel-Iran conflict closed airspace over both countries and airports remain shut, forcing Canadians to cross into neighbouring states first for evacuation.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said additional consular services have been deployed in Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Trkiye, and Armenia to assist Canadians reaching border crossings.
- Over 6,600 Canadians located in Israel and upwards of 4,000 in Iran have enrolled with Global Affairs Canada, which encourages individuals in these areas to sign up for important safety notifications and travel advice.
- Canada’s efforts, including arranging commercial flights and considering allied support, aim to facilitate safe and timely repatriation amid ongoing hostilities and closed airspace.
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Ottawa offers assistance to Canadians to evacuate Iran, Israel and the West Bank.
"We help Canadians who want to leave and we're here for you," Anita Anand said.
Toronto (Canada), 19 Jun (EFE).- Canada has started organizing the evacuation of its citizens in Israel and Iran and has asked them to go to Jordan, Turkey and Armenia, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said. Anand said on social media that the Canadian government “is helping Canadians who want to leave the region affected by the conflict between Israel and Iran.” The Canadian minister explained in a statement that Ottawa is preparing commer…
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‘Further attacks are likely’: Canada travel alerts to Iran and Israel warn Canadians to register with Global Affairs Canada
Canadians urged to register with Global Affairs Canada with commercial transportation options will be available for Canadians in Israel, the West Bank and Iran, to leave the region.
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