Anita Anand

Anita Anand urged Canadians in the Middle East to prepare departure plans that do not rely solely on government assistance, while also announcing the government would book hundreds of seats on commercial flights to help evacuate citizens from the region.

Anita Anand says the government is actively providing consular assistance by arranging transportation for Canadians in the Middle East—booking flights from Dubai and Beirut, sourcing all means including charter flights, block bookings and ground transport, while noting seaway travel is risky.

Anita Anand says thousands of Canadians have requested help leaving the Middle East and that her team is actively sourcing all possible transportation options to evacuate people from the region, indicating the government is working to facilitate departures.

Anita Anand says Canada will meet NATO spending goals and urges the alliance to shift focus to Arctic security. She seeks a more comprehensive NATO Arctic strategy, including a permanent presence, and intends to raise the issue with NATO leadership.

Anita Anand advised Canadians in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine to consider leaving while commercial options remain available, warning that the federal government’s ability to provide consular services during active conflict may be limited, effectively urging evacuation.

Anita Anand says the government is actively arranging consular evacuation options for Canadians in the Middle East and Gulf, pursuing limited chartered flights, block-booking commercial seats, ground transportation, and surging consular staff to help citizens leave safely.

Anita Anand says NATO should shift attention northward toward the Arctic, coordinating with allies to address evolving Arctic security threats — including Russian activity — through pragmatic, cooperative action and demonstrated Arctic sovereignty, alongside Canadian investments and new consulates.

Anita Anand requested Oman’s permission to access its airspace if needed to evacuate Canadians, described Oman’s airspace as 'viable' that morning, urged Canadians to leave the region by their own means, and said Ottawa has no current plan to coordinate evacuations.

Anand, in a joint statement, said Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to stop threats to international peace and security, while also saying Canada shares U.S. concerns but prefers diplomatic solutions.

Anita Anand pushed back on a senior official's suggestion that India was no longer actively involved in foreign interference or transnational repression, saying she would not use those words and endorsing comments about the guardrails Canada has in place.

Anita Anand directed relocation of non-essential diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv because of a "heightened security situation," co-issued guidance urging Canadians in Iran to shelter in place and follow local advice, and advised Canadians in the Middle East to remain vigilant.

Anita Anand urges Canadians in parts of the Middle East to consider leaving while commercial travel options remain available, warning Ottawa’s ability to provide consular help and carry out evacuations during active conflict is limited, and advising vigilance and following local authorities' instructions.

Anita Anand says the security situation with India is an 'extreme concern and priority,' indicating she places primary emphasis on addressing security issues within Canada–India bilateral relations.

Anand frames Canada's aid to Cuba as Canadian foreign policy focused on addressing the humanitarian situation, emphasizing the government's priority is humanitarian assistance; she also stated she has not discussed the aid plan with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Anita Anand said the security situation in Mexico is becoming more stable, indicating she believes immediate risks are easing and that conditions are improving — a view that suggests travelers and officials can cautiously consider returning to normal operations.

Anita Anand firmly supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity and international law, backing measures against Russia—renewing military training (Operation Unifier), providing $2 billion, imposing sanctions and lowering oil price caps—to oppose Russia’s attempts to redraw borders and defend sovereignty.

Anita Anand states that the safety and security of Canadians abroad is the top priority; her threat-response stance focuses on protecting Canadians overseas and keeping the public informed about developments, including that Mexico’s counterpart 'expects the situation to normalize.'

Anita Anand said the final Canadian airline flights have left Cuba, thanked Canadian airline workers for bringing more than 27,900 travellers safely back to Canada, and advised Canadians still in Cuba that some commercial flights remain available through international airlines.

Anita Anand states Canada will not restore or re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran while the current Iranian government remains in power; she insists Ottawa will only reopen ties once a regime change occurs in Tehran.

Anita Anand supports strengthening diplomatic engagement in the Arctic—emphasizing economic ties, Arctic security and defense, and people-to-people connections with northerners and Inuit; she favors collaboration and cooperative diplomatic presence to deepen relations with Greenland and Denmark.

Anita Anand says she has repeatedly raised Schellenberg’s case with Chinese counterparts, has no visibility into China’s judicial reasons, is pleased the death sentence was overturned, and will continue to advocate for Canadian consular cases globally.

Anand adopts a cautious, restrained approach to Canada–U.S. bilateral relations: she rejects applying predecessors' frames to today's environment, urges restraint and upholding international law, and defers determinations of U.S. actions to U.S. authorities rather than publicly condemning them.

Anita Anand states that Canada's consular officials are actively in contact with the family of the deceased Canadian in Iran, indicating the government is providing consular assistance and outreach to affected citizens and their families.

Anita Anand supports recalibrating and stabilizing Canada-China bilateral relations, viewing the prime minister's visit as an opportunity to find new collaboration while diversifying Canada's trading partners amid economic stress and a changing geopolitical environment.

Anita Anand advocates diversifying Canada’s trading partners and significantly expanding non-U.S. trade—seeking to grow non-U.S. trade by at least 50% over the next ten years—framing this as necessary amid economic stress and a new geopolitical environment.

Anita Anand supports opening a Canadian consulate in Nuuk, will travel to Greenland to officially open it, and describes the consulate as a concrete step to strengthen Canada’s engagement and support for Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Greenland.

Anita Anand stated that Canada 'refused to recognize any legitimacy of the Maduro regime' and 'opposed its repression of the Venezuelan people,' indicating non-recognition of Maduro's government and condemnation of its repressive actions.

Anita Anand stated that Global Affairs officials are providing consular assistance to those impacted by the Machu Picchu train crash and are in close contact with local authorities; she expressed Canada's support and sympathies to those affected.

Anita Anand condemned Israel's settlement expansion as contrary to international law, saying it jeopardizes the 20 Point Peace Plan, undermines prospects for a two-state solution, and threatens Israelis' and Palestinians' ability to live side by side in peace and security.

Anita Anand supports imposing additional sanctions on senior Iranian officials, condemning their involvement in gross, systematic human rights violations and their role in directing repressive policies; she says Iran is cracking down on protests and using excessive, lethal force.

Anita Anand says Ukraine must be included at the negotiating table for peace talks; Canada stands firmly with Ukraine in both the short and long term and has provided over $200 million in military equipment to support Kyiv.

Anand says Canada will pursue trade negotiations with India while prioritizing public safety, addressing transnational repression and foreign interference, recalibrating economic ties in a changed global trading environment, and upholding core democratic values and law-enforcement independence.

Anand deferred Canada–U.S. trade talks to Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, saying she did not raise trade with Secretary Rubio and focused on G7 work. She stated Canada continues intelligence-sharing via Operation Caribbe but is not involved in the U.S. maritime strikes.

Anita Anand says she will engage U.S. counterparts in good faith on shared economic and security challenges, will welcome Secretary Rubio to G7 talks in Niagara, and asserts Rubio "has not raised this with me verbatim or even insinuated it".

Anand says China's reinstatement of Approved Destination Status is an important step in recalibrating Canada–China bilateral relations, emphasizing tourism’s role in fostering people-to-people ties, mutual understanding and cooperation, and asserting Canada remains a welcoming, safe destination for Chinese visitors.

Anand supports legally pursuing forfeiture of the seized Antonov An-124, disentangling its complex ownership, ensuring it cannot be used against Ukraine, serving due-process notice to owners through court, and returning the aircraft to Ukraine if forfeiture is granted.

Anita Anand says Canada and India are restoring ties via a step-by-step diplomatic approach, confirming Indian law‑enforcement officials are actively collaborating with Canada, that Canadian representatives are in India to maintain law‑enforcement dialogue, and she will discuss next steps on her visit.

Anand prioritized maritime security and conditional support for a U.S.-backed gang-suppression force in Haiti, allocating $20 million for Caribbean maritime security and proposing $40 million to back the U.S. proposal only if the United Nations approves it.

Anand condemned Russian drone incursions, summoned Russia's ambassador for an "official reprimand", stated the drones violated Polish and NATO airspace, and said Canada "welcomes" the bolstering of defences along NATO's eastern flank.

Anita Anand says Canada is evaluating its relationship with Israel after its attack in Qatar, calling the strike unacceptable and a violation of Qatari airspace, and stresses Canada must work for peace in the Middle East while addressing Gaza's humanitarian situation.

Anita Anand stated that Global Affairs Canada is providing consular services to the families of Canadian victims of the Lisbon funicular crash, offering assistance and support during this difficult time to help them with arrangements and information.

Anita Anand expressed confidence in ICC Judge Kimberly Prost, emphasizing the need for judicial objectivity and impartiality and thanking Prost and all International Criminal Court judges for their vital work in upholding the court's mission.

Anita Anand supports restoring consular services and strengthening Canada's bilateral relationship with India to support Canada's economy, demonstrated by appointing Christopher Cooter as high commissioner to re-establish ties and resume services for Canadians.

Anita Anand praised the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement acknowledging each country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, urged release of all Armenian detainees and POWs, defended Armenian civilians' safe return and cultural preservation, and reaffirmed Canada's support for a negotiated political solution.

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