Canada-Iran Relations

• 2 years after women stood up to Iranian regime, little to show for Canada’s sanctions

  Canada has deported only a single high-ranking Iranian official, and the handful of other cases have fallen into secrecy.

  Canada

  Sep 16
  
• Canada, other countries say patience with Iran wearing thin over airliner talks

  Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, Britain said their patience with Iran was running out over Tehran's refusal to address demands for reparations after the downing of a passenger airliner.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
  
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• Families will seek Iran’s assets after court rules Flight 752 downing was act of terror, lawyer says

  Through its state-controlled media, Iran stuck to its claim that its air defenses mistook the passenger jet for a military aircraft.

  Canada

  May 21, 2021
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• Iran’s downing of Flight 752 was intentional act of terrorism, Ontario court rules

  The decision opens the door for victims' families to seek damages from Iran for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.

  Canada

  May 20, 2021
• CSIS alleges Iran used Toronto company to wire millions to Canada despite sanctions

  The report shows how Canadian intelligence officials suspect the Iranian regime has dodged international sanctions.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020
• Canadians prefer a hard line over diplomacy when it comes to Iran, Ipsos poll says

  It found strong support for a hardliner position among voters of every party, including the Conservatives, Liberals, New Democrats, and Bloc Quebecois.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2020
• Vigil to honour Edmonton doctor, daughters killed in Tehran plane shooting

  A vigil is set to take place Saturday evening in Edmonton to honour an obstetrician and gynecologist and her two daughters, who were on board the Ukraine International Airlines flight that was shot down in Iran Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2020
• New air defences needed in wake of Iran attack, Canadian Army says

  No one was injured in the missile attack, which was in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Maj.-Gen. Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. drone last week.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2020
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• Iran’s properties in Canada sold, proceeds handed to terror victims

  The sales were made under a law designating Iran a state sponsor of terrorism.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2019
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• Iran covering up ‘suicide’ death of Iranian-Canadian activist in prison: rights groups

  Kavous Seyed-Emami was imprisoned on espionage charges, with Iranian authorities claiming that he was gathering classified information under the guise of carrying out environmental work.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2018