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Canada has brought 2,700 people out of Afghanistan on flights since beginning of Aug. including Afghan nationals, Canadians and permanent residents. More than 1,000 of them have arrived in Canada, 300 are now done quarantine, said Canada’s immigration minister. #cdnpoli

Canada is also planning the next stage if its operation and will continue supporting the United Nations’ international response to the region, said the Minister of a Immigration. He added that Canada is working with neighbouring countries. #cdnpoli

Canada must withdraw its troops and assets from Afghanistan ahead of the US that’s winding down to depart on Aug 31, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. The US has to be the last to leave and it takes time to get all its troops and equipment out. #cdnpoli

Canada’s foreign affairs minister said it’s a race against the clock to get people out of Afghanistan before the final departure gate closes. He says the risk on the ground is escalating and is urging the Taliban to allow people access to leave Kabul. #cdnpoli

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said he’s been focusing on the evacuation mission in Afghanistan, while his team works on his election campaign. #cdnpoli

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said he can’t answer how much time is left before Canadian troops withdraw from Afghanistan. He’s getting a detailed briefing today, he said. #csnpoli

Canada’s foreign affairs minister said that all 12 allies have to withdraw before the US exits Afghanistan by Aug 31. But he said the exact date of Canada’s last flight is to be determined. Garneau said Canada will take every opportunity to evacuate as long as possible.

Canada already has started working with the United Nations to help refugees who have already gotten out of Afghanistan by land. #cdnpoli

Foeign affairs minister Marc Garneau said once the air bridge closes to Kabul, Canada won’t be able to get everyone it wants to out of Afghanistan, but will continue working on the next phase #cdnpoli