CBC reports that the Canadian Armed Forces are pre-positioning assets in case their fleet is needed to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon. Global Affairs Canada said in a statement: “The forward positioning of assets is part of standard CAF preparatory activities that support planning and liaison activities with other government departments and agencies, as well as information sharing between Allies to ensure optimal situational awareness in the region”.

This is a response to rising tensions in the region and fears of a potential Hezbollah-Israel war.

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