The rift between the federal government and Saudi Arabia has prompted the country鈥檚 state airline to suspend operations in Canada.
Saudi Airlines issued a tweet early Tuesday saying flights to and from Canada would be suspended starting August 13.
Saudi Arabia operates at least two routes to the country, both of which depart from Toronto.
Transport Canada did not immediately respond to request for comment on the decision.
Saudi Airlines鈥� move comes two days after the national government suspended all new trade agreements with Canada, recalled its own ambassador and gave Canada鈥檚 chief diplomat 24 hours to leave the country.
Saudi Arabia says its responding to a tweet from Ottawa鈥檚 Global Affairs ministry calling for the 鈥渋mmediate release鈥� of jailed human rights activists in the country, comments Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has defended.
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