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S. relations "There were a few hiccups here and there, but we were always very close. It staggers me to see the turn it's taken.
" Author of the article: Blair Crawford Published Feb 22, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 6 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Roger Lucy poses for a photo in Ottawa Friday.
Roger was on the embassy staff in Tehran when Canadians sheltered six Americans during the Iranian Revolution as part of the famous "Canadian Caper" with Ambassador Ken Taylor. Photo by Tony Caldwell / POSTMEDIA Article content It breaks Kathleen Stafford’s heart to think about the current tense relations between Canada and the United States. Forty-five years ago, Stafford and her husband, Joseph, were among a handful of Americans spirited out of Iran with the help of Ambassador Ken Taylor and Canada’s diplomatic staff in Tehran.
The “Canadian Caper” made headlines around the world and was later dramatized in the 2012 Oscar-winning film Argo. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your.
