Seats on evacuation flights are empty. Why aren't more Canadians leaving Lebanon?

10/04/24 • 59 min

Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon Stefanie McCollum explains why many Canadians are choosing to stay in Lebanon despite the violence, and why Canadian charter flights are leaving with empty seats. Plus, new Abacus polling suggests affordability concerns are affecting the desire for action on climate change.

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