Anand stated the government will continue to provide options for Canadians wishing to leave the Middle East, coordinating flights and ground transportation as part of its consular assistance, while noting that demand for that help has begun to decrease.→Anand says the government will continue providing options for Canadians to leave the Middle East, encouraging commercial departures while offering government-assisted support, including block bookings, charter flights if warranted, and bus routes to facilitate evacuations.
NewsMar 11, 2026