Times readers Get FREE $30 to spend on Amazon, Walmart…Ottawa says 1,250 Canadians and family members still stranded in AfghanistanForeign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says about 1,250 Canadian nationals, permanent residents and family members are stranded in Afghanistan as Canada and its allies continue to put pressure on the Taliban to allow them safe passage out of the country. Until now, Canada wasn’t certain how many Canadians have been left behind in Afghanistan because many boarded evacuation flights from other countries. Canada completed its last evacuation flight last Thursday and the U.S. pulled its forces out of Kabul airport on Monday. The Foreign Affairs Minister said he is advising Canadians to stay in a safe location as negotiations continue with the Taliban to guaranteed that they are able to leave on civilian aircraft once Kabul airport is reopened. Share with friendsYou can publish this article on your website as long as you provide a link back to this page.