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 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.
NewsMar 7, 2026
