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The Evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon Thread
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Quirky
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A northern front for Israel is likely inevitable.
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Liberals desperate for a few votes.
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But with this government, it is news. They manage to get caught flat-footed on the most mundane of “emergencies”.
To be fair, the provinces haven’t been covering themselves with glory either.
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I don't really see evacuating (like dual citizen) Canadians living overseas, in a country that has been at war for eight months, and generally some levels of war for 2 millenia to be an emergency though, as it just didn't come out of no where.
At a certain point it become a 'you' problem, especially when it's months after your government tells you to leave the area. If you have citizenship of that country as well, really should be on that government to protect you first and evacuate you if required.
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No shit! When hearing this term I'm always reminded of this scene from The Wire.
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Latest from CP: no guarantees, folks ....
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Mod note: also changing the thread title a bit to reflect the latest evacuation from Lebanon, as opposed to the last time this was hashed out around these parts. We'll keep the latest version separate for now to keep the thread length manageable, and consider merging later. Milnet.ca Staff
Ottawa warns more than 20,000 Canadians there is no guaranteed Lebanon evacuation
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada is warning more than 20,000 Canadians in Lebanon that they can't rely on government evacuation flights if war engulfs that country.
Mod note: also changing the thread title a bit to reflect the latest evacuation from Lebanon, as opposed to the last time this was hashed out around these parts. We'll keep the latest version separate for now to keep the thread length manageable, and consider merging later. Milnet.ca Staff
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Some of you will disagree but if you are a Canadian of convenience and get caught it the "old country" you can damn well stay there. Look to the "old country" to protect you.
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No argument here. I thought it was bullshit before and I still do. If you spend more time in the homeland than you do in Canada, you don't get a ticket. Too many spend the minimal time in Canada in order to take advantage of our benefits and passports.
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I'm of two minds on the whole dual/ multiple citizen thing.
Now having said that it speaks volumes about Canada. That since the last time we did this 2005 or so.
Aside from the C 17 purchase and the C330s . We haven't really planned or purchased. for this sort of thing.
One of the reasons I honestly think the reluctance to purchase certain types of military equipment is that certain people in government are convinced that if you buy this stuff you will HAVE to use it .
Personally I'd rather have the option of being to choose. But if all else fails actually having the option of doing something rather than a panicked rush to either charter either more aircraft or ships.
Or begging our allies.
Welcome to the little Canada state of mind .
Now having said that it speaks volumes about Canada. That since the last time we did this 2005 or so.
Aside from the C 17 purchase and the C330s . We haven't really planned or purchased. for this sort of thing.
One of the reasons I honestly think the reluctance to purchase certain types of military equipment is that certain people in government are convinced that if you buy this stuff you will HAVE to use it .
Personally I'd rather have the option of being to choose. But if all else fails actually having the option of doing something rather than a panicked rush to either charter either more aircraft or ships.
Or begging our allies.
Welcome to the little Canada state of mind .
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NEO needs to stop evacuating people from countries with active international airports. I can book a flight to Beruit tomorrow. If these people want out they can get out, they just want a free ride.
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Fly them out in Hercs and unload them in the first safe country they come to. If they want to come to Canada they can fly on their own dime from there.
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Let the outpouring continue ....
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
Global Affairs Canada chartering more flights from Lebanon for Canadians this week
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it's chartering more flights from Lebanon this week to help Canadians leave the country as conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah.
Most countries are not too interested in a sudden influx of foreigners trapped in their countries. We aren’t the only one doing this.
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Cyprus enters the chat
Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies
Thousands flee Beirut as Israeli strikes push Lebanon to the brink
A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East.
According to Apostolos Tomaras' article published in Kathimerini Cyprus in Greek, intense Israeli airstrikes in the north are raising alarm over the potential collapse of Lebanon's political system, leading to widespread humanitarian concerns. Thousands of Lebanese civilians are fleeing Beirut, reversing years of progress and pushing the country closer to political chaos. The situation is causing growing anxiety not only among neighboring countries but also in the European Union (EU), which had recently offered political and financial support to Lebanon to prevent exactly this kind of fallout.
Cyprus is particularly concerned, given its geographical proximity to the conflict zone. Nicosia is closely monitoring the situation, with fears of a significant surge in migrant flows from Lebanon—a situation that the island nation is struggling to manage, even in more stable times. Although evacuations of third-country nationals from Lebanon remain controlled, Cyprus is preparing for potential escalation.
Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies
A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East.
knews.kathimerini.com.cy
Quirky
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nah that’s too easy.
Cyprus enters the chat
Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies
Thousands flee Beirut as Israeli strikes push Lebanon to the brink
A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East.
According to Apostolos Tomaras' article published in Kathimerini Cyprus in Greek, intense Israeli airstrikes in the north are raising alarm over the potential collapse of Lebanon's political system, leading to widespread humanitarian concerns. Thousands of Lebanese civilians are fleeing Beirut, reversing years of progress and pushing the country closer to political chaos. The situation is causing growing anxiety not only among neighboring countries but also in the European Union (EU), which had recently offered political and financial support to Lebanon to prevent exactly this kind of fallout.
Cyprus is particularly concerned, given its geographical proximity to the conflict zone. Nicosia is closely monitoring the situation, with fears of a significant surge in migrant flows from Lebanon—a situation that the island nation is struggling to manage, even in more stable times. Although evacuations of third-country nationals from Lebanon remain controlled, Cyprus is preparing for potential escalation.
Cyprus braces for migrant surge as war in Lebanon intensifies
A year after hostilities erupted in Israel, the conflict has now expanded to Lebanon, reigniting fears about the stability of the Middle East.
And my understanding is that the deal with various countries is that any third country nationals that make it to Cyprus have 48 hours to get out of Cyprus once they arrive.
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It makes sense, but I wonder what the practical application of that is. If, like Canada, you have to pay to travel further, what if you can't/refuse to? Do we take you back? Do we expect connecting tickets or proof of sufficient funds before boarding in Beirut?
Moving large numbers of people by boat to Cyprus and planes leave from there. Is suspect the planes leaving Beirut go to those countries that people have citizenship in.
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