Canada so far has helped 1,250 people to leave war-torn Lebanon, Ottawa says

By Cristin Schmitz ( October 9, 2024, 4:20 PM EDT) -- More than 5,500 Canadians, permanent residents and immediate family members in Lebanon have told Ottawa they want to leave that conflict-riven country, and the foreign affairs department says it has so far helped more than 1,000 people to depart....