Canadian government deploying “emergency response to crisis” in the Middle East as a conflict between Israel and Iran The day is worse after the US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Global Affairs Canada said in a statement Sunday that the response would include 24-7 aid and consular access to Canada.
This comes when the United States has also issued a “caution worldwide” alert for its citizens abroad.
Canada is also providing departure powers for Canadians who want to leave Israel or the West Bank as the crisis intensifies and they will also support those who want to leave Iran.
Global Affairs Canada said Israel had to postpone a planned departure from Israel on Sunday. It added that the Canadian government was “in regular contact with Canada, which has requested help in Iran, Israel and the West Bank.”
“We continue to look for close cooperation with our international partners and all available paths to help people in Canada,” World Affairs Canada said in a statement.
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) also temporarily stopped the removal of Israel.
The agency said in a statement on Monday, “The move is being taken in view of the unstable and unexpected situation in Israel due to the hostility with Iran.”
This order does not apply to individuals who are unacceptable to Canada on the basis of crime, serious crimes, international or human rights violations, organized crime or security.
On Sunday, the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, causing widespread territorial conflict. “In the light of US strikes, Canada, Global Affairs Canada,” is reviewing our mission security currency throughout the region with close cooperation with our international partners, Global Affairs said.
The Global Affairs Canada Headquarters in Ottawa has increased its capacity to increase its 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Center to meet requests for emergency consular assistance from Canada in the Middle East.
Twenty -two GAC high -speed deployment team has been deployed in Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece, Cyprus and Armenia. They will join hundreds of Canadian government officials to offer ground aid to Canadian citizens in the region.
Citizens and permanent residents of Canada need help with various sources from GAC's 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Center.
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Canadians in Iran should 'leave' now
Canadians in the region are being encouraged to enroll in Registration of Canada abroad. This will give them a regular update about the progress made in the region, including travel options to leave the area.
Global Affairs Canada is asking Canadians to “leave” now in Iran, as Canada is unable to provide assistance inside Iran.
The department says, “Canada closed its embassy in Tehran in 2012, and there is no Canadian government office in the country. As a result, our ability to provide consular services in Iran is extremely limited.”
However, Canadian consular staff has been deployed to neighboring countries in the region, including Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, for Canadian citizens who are eligible to leave Iran via border crossing.
Where they should get out of Iran and where they can receive consular assistance, the details will be sent to Canadians who are registered with World Affairs Canada.
Canada provides consular support in Israel and the West Bank to provide Canadian citizens in a secure third country with ground transportation options, where commercial air transport is available, Canada citizens are available.
World Affairs Canada's Web page on Travel advice for Canadians in Israel Canadians can point to seafood options and have a journey to both Jordan and Egypt.
However, Ottawa is warning Canadians to check the status of roads and border crossings before traveling.
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