Ali Ehsasi has been appointed as a minister in the new Canadian government by Mark Carney. He is the first Iranian-Canadian to reach the ministerial position in Canada. Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Canada on Friday, March 15, in the presence of the Governor General of Canada, and has chosen Ali Ehsasi as the Minister of 'Government Change and Public Services'. Mark Carney, 59, former head of the Bank of Canada, won the leadership race for the ruling Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Ali Ehsasi, an Iranian-Canadian member of the Canadian Parliament, has been very active in supporting the protests of the Iranian people in recent years. Ali Ehsasi stated that the Canadian government has shown the most support among Western countries for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. He also mentioned that political activists in Canada are seeking to label the IRGC as a terrorist organization and criminalize gender apartheid. In discussions about the prospect of a resolution recognizing the IRGC as a terrorist organization in the Canadian Parliament, Ehsasi emphasized the need for the world to hear about the fate of Nika and the news of the death sentence for Tomaj. He reminded foreign countries that the extraterritorial crimes of the Islamic Republic should be taken seriously.
Ali Ehsasi Introduced as the First Iranian-Canadian Minister in Canada's Cabinet
Ali Ehsasi has been appointed as Canada's first Iranian-Canadian minister in the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ehsasi has been an advocate for the Iranian protests and emphasizes Canada's support for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. This appointment is significant as it highlights the increasing representation of Iranian-Canadians in politics and Canada's stance on Iranian human rights issues.
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📰 What Happened
Ali Ehsasi has been appointed as the first Iranian-Canadian minister in Canada's cabinet by newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Ehsasi is a member of the Canadian Parliament and an advocate for Iranian protests.
- The appointment underscores Canada's support for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Ali Ehsasi has been active in advocating for Iranian human rights, especially during recent protests against the Iranian government.
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