Public Safety Marco Mendicino says the move is a ‘major step in holding the Iranian regime accountable’ for its abuses
The federal government has formally banned the top echelons of the Iranian regime from Canada, with a new, rarely used designation now in place that allows border agents to deny foreigners access to the country.
It also allows Canadian authorities to investigate any Iranian officials who are already in Canada, the ministers confirmed.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Oct. 7 an intention to pursue the measure, along with $76 million in funding to better implement economic sanctions it has levied against Iran amid its crackdown on human-rights protesters.
Public Safety Marco Mendicino said Monday’s move is a “major step in holding the Iranian regime accountable” for its abuses. “This means that the architects of oppression including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will never set foot in Canada again.”
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