Canada Eases Syria Sanctions, Appoints Non-Resident Ambassador –

Canada will ease financial sanctions on Syria, allowing some bank transfers, and has named its ambassador to Lebanon, Stéphanie McCollum, as a non-resident envoy to Damascus. Ottawa says the move aims to stabilize aid flow and support Syria’s recovery while maintaining pressure on Damascus.

Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly condemned recent massacres in Syria’s coastal region and urged interim authorities to protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable. 

Meanwhile, Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s prime minister tomorrow, succeeding Justin Trudeau.

Al Akhbar