Maintain diplomatic pressure on the Iranian regime

The Iranian regime remains a leading threat to human rights and global security. The Jewish people are targeted by this threat, as demonstrated by Iran’s genocidal rhetoric against Israel and its sponsorship of terror groups, such as Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic, Jihad, Hamas, and more, that have targeted Jews in Israel and internationally.
The National Security Committee’s 2024 report on foreign interference found that Iran regularly harasses and suppresses dissidents in the Iranian-Canadian community. In June 2024, Canada listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, an important first step. However, continued pressure is needed against the Iranian regime’s actions.
Recommendations
- Ensuring there is no renewal of ties or lifting of sanctions unless the Iranian regime comes into full compliance with its international obligations.
- Ensuring diplomatic pressure is not relaxed as long as the regime continues violating the rights of Iranians, sponsoring international terrorism, and seeking the Jewish state’s destruction.
- Continuing use of the “Magnitsky Law” to freeze assets and block entry of Iranian officials involved in human rights violations.
- Ensuring that the list of Iranian officials targeted by Canadian sanctions matches that of the European Union, the United States, and other key allies.
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