During Question Period in the House of Commons on April 11, 2017 leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Hon. Rona Ambrose asked for restoration of sanctions on Iran. ICC President Bijan Ahmadi sent the following letter on behalf of the ICC to Ms. Ambrose to formally express our objection:

Notice for the Annual General Meeting of the Iranian Canadian Congress and call for nomination: 

Global Affairs Canada states its position that Bill S-219 (Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran Act) would hinder the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Iran.

ICC has launched an advocacy campaign against the new proposed sanctions bill in the Senate of Canada. Donate to the ICC and help us to advance the interests of the Iranian Canadian community.

Here the Transcript of this Standing (OTTAWA, Thursday, February 9, 2017) is available from the Senate of Canada's Website:

Here is a statement from the Iranian Canadian Congress (ICC) about the hate crime on Mr. Akhgar:

Here is the final letter from ICC President Bijan Ahmadi to members of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade ahead of their vote on Bill S-219 (Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran Act):

We have been notified that the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade is expected to vote on Bill S-219: Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran Act. during their session on Wednesday March 29th, 2017. We need your help!

The ICC has sent the following formal complaint letter to the Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Senator Andreychuk:

On March 21st, 2017 the Quebec National Assembly passed a unanimous motion to pay tribute to Nowruz.