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Canada has no plans to open embassies in Iran or Venezuela, Anand says
Ottawa says talks with Iran are limited to consular and human-rights issues as Canada weighs protected diplomatic access in Venezuela.
Summary by City News
Canada is not about to open any embassies in Iran or Venezuela, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday. Anand said Canada relies on Italy to connect with Canadians in Iran but admits using an intermediary isn’t the most efficient way of dealing with consular issues.
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CP Newswatch discuss Canada ruling out reopening embassies in Iran and Venezuela, highlighting consular hurdles via Italy and challenges aiding Canadians after Venezuela’s earthquakes