Canada temporarily relocates Canadian embassy staff’s dependent kids from Tel Aviv

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Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement: “The health, safety and security of Canada’s diplomatic staff and their families remain a priority for the Government of Canada” “Due to the unpredictable security situation, Canada has made the decision to temporarily relocate dependent children of Canada-based employees from Tel Aviv. Dependent children and their legal guardians from the …

Canada provides update on assisted departures out of Haiti

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Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs issued the following statement regarding Canada’s assisted departures from Haiti: “The safety of Canadians, at home and abroad, is our top priority. Our teams in Ottawa and in the region continue to work tirelessly to help Canadians and those with strong ties to Canada leave Haiti. We have been working around the …

Canada expands assisted departures from Haiti

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Ottawa – As the security situation in Haiti remains extremely volatile, and the Port-au-Prince airport remains closed, the Government of Canada continues to take action to protect the safety and security of Canadians in Haiti. Canada’s assisted departure operation from Haiti to the Dominican Republic is now complete and successfully assisted 153 Canadians to leave Haiti. Canada is grateful for …

Canada sends condolences for victims of Hawai’i wildfires

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Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “The State of Hawai’i has declared a state of emergency in Maui because of major wildfires, and evacuation efforts are under way on Maui and the island of Hawai’i. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost family and friends and wish …

Canada wants detained democratically elected Niger govt members to be released immediately

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Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has said: “Canada welcomes the leadership and decisions taken by the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] at their summit on Sunday, July 30, aimed at restoring constitutional order in Niger. Canada reiterates that President Mohamed Bazoum, his family and the detained members of the democratically elected government must be released …