On Tuesday, July 4, the spokesperson for the 'Election Headquarters' stated that the Canadian government did not approve the holding of the Iranian presidential election for Iranians residing in that country. The fourteenth presidential election in Iran will take place on July 8 of this year, with 344 polling stations set up for Iranian citizens in other countries. Mohsen Islami, the spokesperson for the 'Election Headquarters', said: 'In Canada, the election permit has not been issued by the relevant government, and the election will not be held there, but it will take place in the U.S. Voters will go to the polling stations in person and vote with their passports.' Canada severed diplomatic relations with Iran in September 2012 during the Conservative government of Stephen Harper. This is not the first time that the holding of elections in Iran has been opposed in Canada. The Canadian government had previously not issued a permit for the presidential election for Iranians residing in that country in 2021. Canada is one of the countries with a significant number of Iranian immigrants. This news comes as last week the Canadian government placed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the 'list of terrorist groups.' Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, stated on Wednesday, June 30, in a press conference that the government has decided to classify the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization 'under criminal regulations.' He accused the Islamic Republic of 'supporting terrorism,' violating human rights 'inside and outside of Iran,' and 'seeking to destabilize the rules-based international order.' Mr. LeBlanc told reporters: 'Canada will use all possible tools to combat the terrorist actions of the Revolutionary Guard.' He added that the designation of the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization is based on 'very strong and convincing evidence.' The Minister of Public Safety in Justin Trudeau's cabinet also clarified in response to a question about why Canada's action took so long that the decision to classify the Revolutionary Guard as terrorist is based on 'law and the recommendations of security agencies' and is not the result of political pressure.
Canada Did Not Grant Permission for the Presidential Election in Iran
Canada has denied permission for Iranians in Canada to participate in the upcoming presidential election, citing previous refusals and recent tensions. This decision follows Canada's classification of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. The situation highlights ongoing diplomatic strains between Canada and Iran.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Canada denied election permission for Iranians, citing security concerns over the IRGC.
- Canadian government designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Election Headquarters announce Iranian citizens in Canada
- Canadian government oppose Iranian presidential election
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Canada's refusal to permit the election underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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