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The little we know about Canadian troops stationed in the Middle East
Canada maintains secrecy on troop numbers and locations citing operational security while affirming no direct role in U.S. strikes on Iran, officials say.
- On March 5, 2026, Ottawa declined to disclose specific locations or numbers of Canadian troops in the Middle East, while Defence Minister David McGuinty said there are 'some' personnel who are 'out of harm's way'.
- Canada's regional posture includes an operational support hub in Kuwait and recently stationed personnel in Qatar, with up to five Canadian Armed Forces members previously disclosed at Al Udeid airbase in Qatar.
- Independent analyst Steffan Watkins questioned, 'Lloyd Axworthy and Steffan Watkins have urged clarity and questioned Ottawa's claim of no role in the strikes,' CBC News reports.
- Global Affairs Canada confirmed that it ordered non-essential diplomatic staff in Tel Aviv to leave, and experts warn Canadian troops could be exposed to Iranian attacks even as the CAF says all personnel are safe and accounted for.
- Global Affairs Canada only provided a technical briefing on Wednesday evening, more than four days into the war, while Britain and France took different stance changes, including support for U.S. bases.
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