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Wow,Are you guys interpreting this the same as me? The PM says we are there helping in iraq "both bilaterally and multilaterally to help build a prosperous and peaceful democracy in Iraq" but they (PM and Foreign affairs) dont want if possible any canadians to risk it in iraq doing anything to help ( which may fall under the bilaterally and multilaterally...so it seems) even in the humanitarian role and if they do and they get into trouble then theres no embasssy so they can offe rno help. Sounds like they are darn scared and making an insurance clause to not have to sort something that happens on their watch again even from the nearest embassy!...I know theyre under allied umbrella but on tangent I wonder does that go for cdns who are in the allied forces on exchange or in other roles?!!...that would be the day!!..sorry, even though we are helping bi and multi laterally we have no help for you!!!
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/08/15/Canadian_killed_Iraq20050815.html
" Prime Minister Paul Martin issued a statement expressing condolences to the man's family and condemning the murder. "It is with both profound sadness and abhorrence that I learned of the circumstances of his death," Martin said. "Canada vehemently condemns this barbaric crime, and remains committed to working both bilaterally and multilaterally to help build a prosperous and peaceful democracy in Iraq."
Martin reminded Canadians against travelling to Iraq. "Any Canadians in Iraq should leave," he said. "The situation remains volatile and the government of Canada cannot provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens in distress." Dan McTeague, parliamentary secretary responsible for Canadians abroad, said the advisory to leave includes humanitarian workers. McTeague said the government was informed of the kidnapping and murder by Meerwali's family. He said he couldn't release any further details about Meerwali, such as where he lived in Canada, because the family wants privacy.
Foreign Affairs Canada has a travel advisory in effect for Iraq. Its website: "strongly advises against involvement in humanitarian missions to Iraq, including those travelling to northern regions -- specifically, the city of Irbil -- where major bomb attacks have recently occurred, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries." "Canadians who choose to remain despite this warning should maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid crowds and demonstrations, monitor local developments and news broadcasts, and review their security arrangements carefully.
There is no Canadian embassy in Iraq. "
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/08/15/Canadian_killed_Iraq20050815.html
" Prime Minister Paul Martin issued a statement expressing condolences to the man's family and condemning the murder. "It is with both profound sadness and abhorrence that I learned of the circumstances of his death," Martin said. "Canada vehemently condemns this barbaric crime, and remains committed to working both bilaterally and multilaterally to help build a prosperous and peaceful democracy in Iraq."
Martin reminded Canadians against travelling to Iraq. "Any Canadians in Iraq should leave," he said. "The situation remains volatile and the government of Canada cannot provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens in distress." Dan McTeague, parliamentary secretary responsible for Canadians abroad, said the advisory to leave includes humanitarian workers. McTeague said the government was informed of the kidnapping and murder by Meerwali's family. He said he couldn't release any further details about Meerwali, such as where he lived in Canada, because the family wants privacy.
Foreign Affairs Canada has a travel advisory in effect for Iraq. Its website: "strongly advises against involvement in humanitarian missions to Iraq, including those travelling to northern regions -- specifically, the city of Irbil -- where major bomb attacks have recently occurred, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries." "Canadians who choose to remain despite this warning should maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid crowds and demonstrations, monitor local developments and news broadcasts, and review their security arrangements carefully.
There is no Canadian embassy in Iraq. "
