OTTAWA — International Affairs Minister Anita Anand has issued a proper discover to Israel’s envoy in Ottawa following the loss of life of a Canadian in Lebanon, which her spokeswoman says can be investigated by Israeli officers.
“We did converse with the Israeli ambassador and we requested that Israel undertake a full and clear investigation into the killing of a Canadian citizen on Lebanese soil,” Anand instructed reporters Tuesday on Parliament Hill.
“We had been very adamant that this investigation is extraordinarily necessary.”
The household of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar mentioned an Israeli drone shot him within the head on April 10, throughout its ongoing army marketing campaign in Lebanon, which has killed hundreds.
Anand’s spokeswoman mentioned she directed World Affairs Canada to situation a démarche for Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed, which includes a proper request for data however is wanting summoning the pinnacle of a diplomatic mission.
Moed spoke with Canadian officers final week, adopted by a gathering between Canada’s ambassador in Tel Aviv and Israel’s international ministry, in line with Anand’s spokeswoman, who mentioned Israel’s international ministry has since promised an investigation.
Israel’s embassy in Ottawa didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
Canada has urged Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty and civilians as Israel’s combat towards the Iran-backed Hezbollah takes a pause below a fragile, 10-day ceasefire.
There’s additionally a separate ceasefire set to finish Tuesday night between Iran and the U.S., and Anand mentioned she has been talking with Gulf companions in an try and advance the safety of civilians.
“It is a very regarding and fragile ceasefire, each on the Iran and Lebanon entrance. And we’re very a lot hoping that there’s a de-escalation — that the ceasefire will stay in place and turn out to be everlasting, and that certainly, civilian lives and civilian infrastructure can be protected always.”
She added that she plans to journey to the Persian Gulf area “within the coming weeks.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed April 21, 2026.
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press