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Trudeau government won't allow temporary relocations from Lebanon, immigration minister says


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, November 25th 2024 at 18:30 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • OTTAWA
  • Canada will not offer a temporary resettlement program for people fleeing Lebanon, as it did for Gaza and Ukraine, because the government's focus must remain on Canadian citizens, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says. Miller was testifying ...

The article from The Star discusses Immigration Minister Marc Miller's announcement that the Canadian government will not permit temporary relocations from Lebanon due to the ongoing conflict with Israel. Miller emphasized that Canada is not currently planning any mass evacuations or airlifts, focusing instead on ensuring the safety of Canadians in Lebanon through contingency planning. He highlighted the volatile situation in the region, noting that while there are no immediate plans for evacuation, the government is prepared to act if necessary. The minister also mentioned that Canada has been monitoring the situation closely, especially given the potential for escalation, and is advising Canadians in Lebanon to register with Global Affairs Canada for emergency updates.

Read the Full Toronto Star Article at [ https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/trudeau-government-wont-allow-temporary-relocations-from-lebanon-immigration-minister-says/article_b8fdf3c0-ab70-11ef-8597-c399f2cd0d1c.html ]

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