Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the federal government is planning the 'assisted departure' of Canadians from Tel Aviv, Israel, 'in the coming days.'
Canadian family speaks on their experience being trapped in Israel as the war between the country and the militant group Hamas continues.Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the federal government is planning the “assisted departure” of Canadians from Tel Aviv,, said the flights — which will use Canadian military aircraft — will be available for Canadian citizens, their spouses and children, as well as permanent residents and their families.
She said in her post that the message was for Canadians not only in Israel, but the West Bank and Gaza. “I know that this situation has been difficult. Many of you want to return home to your family and have no way to do so safely,” Joly wrote. “We will help you.”The minister did not specify when the flights would go out other than in the days to come, but said those wishing to leave should register with Global Affairs Canada either by phone at 613-996-8885 or by email atFor those who are unable to reach the airport in Tel Aviv, Joly said they were working on additional options.
“We’re not sure that that’s actually going to come to fruition or whether those tickets are going to be cancelled,” he said. At least two Canadians have been confirmed dead in the conflict — one from Quebec and the other from B.C. — with at least two others from Winnipeg and Ottawa believed to be missing according to officials.Alberta Opposition moves forward with public consultations on province quitting CPP
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