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Canadian Troops Safe as U.S.-Israel Strike Iran

3/5/2026

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  • Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadian troops in the Middle East are safe amid U.S. and Israeli missile strikes on Iran.
  • McGuinty described Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, as a 'force for evil'.
  • He called his death a positive development.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney supported the strikes but said Canada would not participate.
  • The Canadian Armed Forces are not involved in the strikes and prioritize personnel safety.