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National Post aka Post Media is reporting the Government of Canada is in the planning stage of evacuating 45 000 Canadians from the Middle East due to the war in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel.
They are suggesting Canadian troops are already in the area to start the planning and staging areas.
Lebanon, Israel, Cyprus, and Greece.
I am guessing Navy, Air Force assets plus civilian assets like cruise ships, and chartered jets. Last time the government took this sort of action the Canadians were made up of dual citizenships and most ended up returning back to the Middle East.
15 000 people were evacuated last time and huge uproar over the fact some had never lived in Canada but held a Canadian Passport.
I am wondering the cost, and who are the people that they are offering to evacuating from the war zone. Good thing we just purchased new aircraft, and we have arctic patrol ships that can set sail for the Middle East .
story is on National Post 24 June 2024, has been updated.
They are suggesting Canadian troops are already in the area to start the planning and staging areas.
Lebanon, Israel, Cyprus, and Greece.
I am guessing Navy, Air Force assets plus civilian assets like cruise ships, and chartered jets. Last time the government took this sort of action the Canadians were made up of dual citizenships and most ended up returning back to the Middle East.
15 000 people were evacuated last time and huge uproar over the fact some had never lived in Canada but held a Canadian Passport.
I am wondering the cost, and who are the people that they are offering to evacuating from the war zone. Good thing we just purchased new aircraft, and we have arctic patrol ships that can set sail for the Middle East .
story is on National Post 24 June 2024, has been updated.
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