OTTAWA โ Global Affairs Canada said that over 800 Canadians, permanent residents, and their eligible family members have safely departed Israel, Iran, and the West Bank as of Thursday, the department announced in its latest crisis update.
The government has provided consular assistance, arranged transportation, and offered support in third safe countries. Details include five individuals escorted by bus from the West Bank to Jordan, and a group of seven flown from Jordan to Greece on a chartered flight.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed via X that Israel and Iran have reopened their airspaces, albeit with limited commercial service. She emphasized that Canadian officials stationed in key regional locations remain ready to assist and encouraged citizens to register with GAC โto receive countryโspecific information.โ
As of Tuesday, 5,601 Canadians were registered in Iran, 6,146 in Israel, 450 in the West Bank and Gaza, 7,112 in Qatar, and 1,017 in Iraq. The figures underscore the widespread presence of Canadians across the volatile region.
Anand also noted on X that despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S., tensions remain elevated. Ottawa continues to provide information and outreach via its Emergency Watch and Response Centre, which has fielded more than 6,000 calls and emails since June 13.
Criticism has emerged from former Conservative MPs MichelleโฏFerreri and RickโฏPerkins, both of whom departed Israel during the crisis, who questioned the speed and clarity of Ottawaโs evacuation efforts.
Global Affairs Canada will reduce the frequency of its updates as long as the ceasefire holds, but said it will provide new information if circumstances change.
This article is based on verified information from Global News, CTV News, the Canadian Press, and official Global Affairs Canada statements.