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Canada Joins Allies to Secure Strait of Hormuz

3/20/2026

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  • Canada, with six allied nations, is prepared to help secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The joint statement calls for an immediate halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure, notably oil and gas facilities.
  • Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada could aid Iran's neighbors if they request NATO support.
  • Iran restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will discuss solutions with Group of Seven (G7) leaders in Paris.