Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Steven Chase
Publication Date: June 13, 2025 - 13:48
Canada urges Iran and Israel to avoid escalating their conflict
June 13, 2025
Canada’s foreign affairs minister urged Iran and Israel against escalating their conflict after a wave of Israeli air strikes Friday and underlined Ottawa’s worries about Tehran’s nuclear weapon program.Anita Anand issued a statement Friday pleading for restraint, two days before about 20 world leaders are preparing to arrive in Kananaskis, Alta., for the Group of Seven summit.
Unpublished Newswire
Ottawa’s foreign ministry said it erred when it issued a public statement Friday advising all Canadians in the Middle East to leave if possible as a conflict between Israel and Iran escalates.The Department of Global Affairs in a Saturday statement instead told Canadians to consult its official travel advisories for countries and other areas in the region, which currently warn Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel, the West Bank, Gaza Strip, as well as Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
June 14, 2025 - 19:54 | Steven Chase | The Globe and Mail
On the final day before G7 leaders gather in Kananaskis, Alta., a wide range of activists and community groups converged in downtown Calgary to hold a "people's forum" aimed at challenging the priorities of the summit.
June 14, 2025 - 19:51 | | CBC News - Canada
Wildfire conditions are proving favourable for areas in the province and communities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing people to finally return after weeks away from home.
June 14, 2025 - 18:55 | Gates Guarin | Global News - Canada
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