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Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs says it's aware of reports that a Canadian national, John Robert Gallagher, has died while fighting in Syria. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, John Robert Gallagher was killed while fighting alongside the Syrian Democratic Forces against Islamic State militants in the northeast Al-Hasakah Governorate. [http:--www.cbc.ca-news-canada-toronto-canadian-john-robert-gallagher-reportedly-killed-while-fighting-isis-in-syria-1.3304815 (CBC News)] Gallagher was a former Canadian Forces member served with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
2015-11-5

John Baird resigns as the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
2015-02-3

Canada closes its embassy in Iran and orders all Iranian diplomatic staff out of Canada, citing Iran's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran's "among the worst" human rights record, its lack of respect for the Vienna conventions, its nuclear program and the security of Canadian diplomatic personnel. It sees Iran as the world's "most significant threat to global peace and security." Minister of foreign affairs Baird says the Canadian government files Iran as a "state sponsor of terrorism" under the Canadian
2012-09-7

Syrian security forces fire into crowds of demonstrators, as thousands protest across the country after Friday prayers.
2011-05-20

More than 1,000 people are arrested in Syria amid ongoing protests
2011-05-4

Protests continue in Syria despite the lifting of the state of emergency law.
2011-04-20

At least four people are shot dead by security forces during anti-government protests in Syria.
2011-04-17

Eyewitnesses claim that Syrian security forces killed four protesters in the coastal city of Banias.
2011-04-10

The United Nations calls for an investigation into a crackdown on demonstrators in Syria.
2011-03-22

Syrian protestors call for "a day of anger" against the Syrian government.
2011-02-4