These scumbags just won't quit. It's how business is done in the Middle East I guess. Here's hoping the Canadians don't cave.
OTTAWA — Canadian military officials are considering pulling forces out of a military base near Dubai, CTV News reported Wednesday.
The base is used for moving troops and supplies to and from Afghanistan, and is central to Canada’s main military mission.
CTV reported that Canada is under pressure from the United Arab Emirates to allow the country’s two commercial airlines to fly direct to Calgary and Vancouver.
Transport Canada and Air Canada oppose the proposal by Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways, CTV said.
The Canadian government told UAE officials that it would rather pull out of the base then give in to blackmail, CTV reported, citing senior officials.
Possible replacements for the Dubai base include Pakistan and Cyprus.
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