Ottawa expands ban on senior Iranian officials entering Canada – National

Ottawa expands ban on senior Iranian officials entering Canada – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 15, 2024 3:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is expanding a measure that bans tens of thousands of Iranian officials from entering Canada. The change, announced Sunday, means any senior official who served in the Iranian government at … Read more

5 more alleged senior members of Iranian regime face deportation from Canada – National

5 more alleged senior members of Iranian regime face deportation from Canada – National

Immigration officials have launched deportation proceedings against five more suspected members of the Iranian regime found in Canada, according to newly released figures. The Canada Border Services Agency has alleged they held senior positions in Iran’s repressive government and has asked the Immigration and Refugee Board to hold hearings. They face removal from Canada under … Read more

Ottawa sanctions more Iranians over Mahsa Amini’s death, protests – National

Ottawa sanctions more Iranians over Mahsa Amini’s death, protests – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 8, 2024 7:45 am Updated March 8, 2024 7:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian government is imposing new sanctions on two Iranians it accuses of participating in the violent repression of women and girls in Iran. Foreign Affairs Minister … Read more

Canada’s refugee board orders deportation of senior Iranian official – National

Canada’s refugee board orders deportation of senior Iranian official – National

The Immigration and Refugee Board has ordered the deportation of an Iranian government official who has been living in Canada for the past eight months. In a decision Friday, the board ruled that Majid Iranmanesh was inadmissible to Canada because he was a senior member of Iran’s repressive regime. The 54-year-old was director general of … Read more