As Iran conflict spirals, there are 85K Canadians in Middle East, GAC says | Page 17 | Unpublished
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Author: Uday Rana
Publication Date: March 2, 2026 - 09:30

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As Iran conflict spirals, there are 85K Canadians in Middle East, GAC says

March 2, 2026
The number is based on voluntary self-registration by Canadians with Global Affairs Canada as of Sunday, which means the actual number may be higher.


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