The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has temporarily suspended deportations to Israel and Lebanon. This decision stems from the volatile and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East, which officials state creates widespread risks to civilians in both nations.
This measure, known as an Administrative Deferral of Removals, pauses deportations to countries deemed unsafe due to ongoing violence. The CBSA noted this deferral does not affect individuals inadmissible to Canada due to criminality or security concerns.
Removals will resume once conditions in Israel and Lebanon stabilize and no longer pose a broad risk to civilians.