OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been briefed on the evolving scenario within the Center East after Israel introduced it was closing its airspace, a spokeswoman from his workplace mentioned Saturday.
Ann-Clara Vaillancourt issued a submit on X, previously Twitter, saying the Canadian authorities is maintaining a detailed eye on the scenario. Her remark got here shortly after Iran’s state-run IRNA information company introduced Tehran fired ballistic missiles at targets inside Israel.
“The Prime Minister has been briefed by the Nationwide Safety and Intelligence Advisor, the Chief of the Defence Workers, and the Clerk of the Privy Council on the creating scenario within the Center-East,” she wrote.
Israel closed its airspace Saturday in anticipation of the assaults.
Battle between the 2 international locations heightened this week after an airstrike blamed on Israel destroyed Iran’s consulate in Syria, and Iran vowed revenge.
Overseas Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly mentioned Friday that Canadians ought to keep away from all journey to Israel in gentle of the elevated danger.
She mentioned Canadians who stay in Israel ought to go away “by business means.”
In the meantime, Air Canada introduced that it had cancelled its Saturday flight to Tel Aviv. The airline operates 4 continuous return flights per week from Toronto to Tel Aviv. The following one is scheduled for Monday.
“We’ve got additionally put in place a versatile rebooking coverage for purchasers and can proceed to watch the scenario in the area and regulate our schedule accordingly,” a spokesperson mentioned in a press release.
Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong, who serves because the international affairs critic, mentioned his occasion condemns Iran’s assault and stands with Israel.
“Conservatives name on the Trudeau authorities to work with Canada’s allies to make sure Israel’s safety and regional stability,” he wrote on X.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed April 13, 2024.
The Canadian Press
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A spokeswoman for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has been briefed on the evolving scenario within the Center East after Israel introduced it was closing its airspace. Trudeau reads a doc introduced to him by counsel on the Public Inquiry Into Overseas Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Establishments, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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