QUESTION PERIOD — Global Affairs
Canada-Iran Relations
April 16, 2026
Government leader, the genuine evil of Iran’s theocracy has been on brutal display since 1979. We have declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, a terrorist entity because, among other things, they have killed 55 Canadians onboard Flight PS752. The regime has slaughtered and tortured thousands of their own people, raped and brutalized women, and hanged and executed young citizens who have spoken out.
Why on Earth would Canada sit silently in support of Iran’s nomination to a UN committee on women’s rights, human rights and the prevention of terror? They are global sponsors of terror and lack even a shred of humanity.
The Prime Minister has expressed his thoughts about the Iranian regime. I don’t think the Canadian government is remaining silent on the issue. We all share the idea that the regime is one of terror that is suppressing the human rights of its own people. That is the position of the Government of Canada.
We sat silent at a vote at the UN when we had an option to challenge their nomination. We have dismantled an inquiry into support for the victims of Flight PS752. We have 25 regime operatives living in Canada. One has been expelled.
Why are we not deporting them, at the very least? Please don’t argue international law or due process because they came here under false pretenses, and their presence is illegal.
The positions of the Canadian government regarding UN decisions are considered in careful consultation at diplomatic levels that I cannot discuss here.
I answered Senator Gerba’s question concerning another UN resolution and, sometimes, they are related to the wording of the declaration and the negotiations that are going on, which I cannot discuss here at the moment.
Thank you, Senator Moreau.
