Petition E-7389: Raise Your Voice for Accountability and International Law
Raise Your Voice for Accountability and International Law
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A new House of Commons e-petition (e-7389) is calling on the Government of Canada to condemn the deadly attack on a school in Minab, Iran, support independent investigations, and review Canada’s military and arms-transfer relationships connected to the War on Iran.
If you believe civilian lives, international humanitarian law, and accountability matter, regardless of politics, take one minute to sign and share.
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Read moreRequest for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Concerns Regarding U.S. and Israel Conflict with Iran
Mona Borghei, Vice President of the Iranian Canadian Congress has written a letter to urge the Government of Canada to take a clear and principled position in response to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, including the attack on the Institute Pasteur of Iran, a critical scientific and public health institution.
We respectfully call on your government to unequivocally condemn these acts and to commit to non-participation in this conflict.
Congratulation letter to Avi Lewis, new NDP leader
ICC president, Mona Ghassemi wrote to Avi Lewis, the new leader of NDP Canada to congratulate him on his recent election:
ICC President letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding the US-Israeli War on Iran
Mona Ghassemi, President of Iranian Canadian Congress has written the following letter to Prime Minister, Mark Carney, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand and Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty:
Letter to the leadership of Mères au front in support of Ms. Khadija Barbe
ICC President, Mona Ghassemi has sent the following letter in support of Ms. Khadija Barbe to the leadership of Mères au front:
https://assets.nationbuilder.com/iraniancanadiancongress/pages/4561/attachments/original/1774620950/2026-03-21_Re%CC%81ponse_Me%CC%80res_au_front.pdf?1774620950
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Joint Press Release: Unwavering Condemnation of Systematic Attacks on Healthcare Institutions and Critical Infrastructure in Iran
Joint Press Release
Iranian‑Canadian Congress & Iranians United for Palestine
Date: 7 March 2026
Unwavering Condemnation of Systematic Attacks on Healthcare Institutions and Critical Infrastructure in Iran
The Iranian Canadian Congress and Iranians United for Palestine unequivocally condemn the systematic and ruthless attacks on healthcare institutions and critical infrastructure in Iran led by US-Israel forces.
Recent assaults have left indelible scars, severely damaging vital medical facilities such as Khatam Hospital, Gandhi Hospital, and various rehabilitation and welfare centers. Reports detail that patients have been injured as hospital structures collapsed during strikes, with the Valiasr Burn Hospital rendered completely inoperable.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed 13 assaults on healthcare in Iran, alongside attacks on four ambulances resulting in the tragic deaths of four healthcare workers and injuries to 25 others. The targeting of the Iranian Red Crescent, a humanitarian organization, exposes the depths of this barbarism, endangering medics and undermining humanitarian efforts.
This callous campaign echoes Israel's normalized assaults on healthcare systems, relentlessly targeting of several healthcare institution in Gaza during its genocidal actions. The precedent set by these heinous acts has emboldened aggressors to continue their assault on vulnerable populations, with little regard for human life or dignity.
The existing humanitarian crisis is compounded by indirect sanctions, rendering medications scarce in Iran. While the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) claims "medicine and medical devices" are technically exempt from sanctions, the draconian licensing and shipping processes serve only to restrict access further. This leads to devastating medicine shortages, skyrocketing prices, and loss of life due to interrupted supplies.
In addition to healthcare facilities, recent attacks on a desalination plant in Qeshm Island and an oil refinery outside of Tehran make clear that this aggression knows no bounds. These assaults aim not only at eradicating essential services, but also at instilling fear and despair in the Iranian populace.
Furthermore, the assault on education cannot be overlooked. Multiple schools have been attacked in Iran, culminating in the tragic school massacre in Minab, where over 160 casualties were reported killed and many more injured, most of whom are elementary school-aged girls. Such actions are a disgrace to humanity and must be met with unyielding global condemnation.
This war against Iran is illegal, breaching both U.S. domestic policy—which requires Congressional approval for military action—and several tenets of international law, including the United Nations Charter (Article 2, Section 4), which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, and the Geneva Conventions, which protect civilians in times of conflict.
The impact extends beyond the immediate region; the WHO’s logistics hub for global health emergencies in Dubai is currently paralyzed due to ongoing insecurity, airspace closures and restrictions affecting access to the strait of Hormuz. This facility, having processed over 500 emergency orders for 75 countries last year, is essential for global health efforts.
We also wish to address Mark Carney’s contradicting statements regarding Canada's potential involvement in this illegal war. During the World Economic Forum in Davos, he emphasized the importance of adhering to a "rules-based international order." In light of this, we respectfully urge Canada to refrain from participating in actions that contravene international law and instead uphold its commitment to peace and diplomacy. Canada has the opportunity to lead by example, prioritizing humanitarian values and rejecting any involvement in aggressive military actions just as it appropriately did so in the US-UK led war on Iraq in 2003.
The international community must act swiftly and decisively to put an end to these violent and murderous assaults on healthcare and critical infrastructure. We must protect the innocent lives of civilians—especially the children and the vulnerable—from such overwhelming brutality.
Read moreIranian Canadian Congress Policy Recommendations regarding the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran
President of Iranian Canadian Congress, Mona Ghassemi has sent the following letter to the Prime Minister of Canada, Foreign affairs Minister and Minister of National defense regarding the US-Israeli war on Iran
Iranian Canadian Congress opposes war and military intervention
The Iranian Canadian Congress (ICC) expresses deep concern regarding recent public discourse and policy directions that may contribute to escalating tensions involving Iran and the broader region. ICC firmly opposes any form of war, military intervention, or foreign interference against any sovereign nation.
Experience has shown that sanctions, confrontation, and coercive approaches rarely improve the daily lives of ordinary people and often deepen hardship for civilians and diaspora communities alike. Many Iranian Canadians continue to face uncertainty, prolonged immigration challenges, and social pressures that are intensified during periods of geopolitical tension.
At a time when global instability is increasing, ICC calls for restraint, dialogue, and a renewed commitment to diplomacy. Lasting and legitimate change must emerge through peaceful and democratic processes shaped by the people themselves, not through external pressure or military action.
Iranian Canadians remain deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of their families and loved ones. War brings devastating human, social, and economic consequences whose impacts extend far beyond borders and generations.
Canada has long presented itself as a supporter of peace, multilateralism, and diplomatic engagement. ICC encourages all governments to uphold these principles in practice by promoting de-escalation, restoring channels of communication, and prioritizing peaceful solutions.
As a Canadian organization, ICC affirms the importance of sovereignty, self-determination, and mutual respect among nations. Iranian Canadians who have made Canada their home hope to see policies that reflect compassion, balance, and a commitment to global peace.
ICC therefore calls for:
• De-escalation of tensions and rejection of military solutions
• Respect for international law and national sovereignty
• Restoration of meaningful diplomatic engagement
• Policies that prioritize human security and the well-being of civilians
Peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding, and constructive cooperation remain the only sustainable path forward.
Email Campaign: Canada Must Oppose Israeli Attacks on the People of Iran
Join Iranian Canadian Congress to condemn the Israeli attacks on Iranian people, particularly the targeting of civilian residential areas, energy and other civilian infrastructure and facilities. These attacks have so far killed and wounded hundreds of innocent Iranians.
Such actions are a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter. As a responsible and peaceful nation, Canada must not remain silent in the face of these clear violations of international law. Our government must stand for diplomacy, respect for international law, and the protection of civilian lives.
The Iranian Canadian Congress calls on the Canadian Government to:
- Publicly condemn these attacks;
- Call for an immediate cessation of hostilities;
- Engage diplomatically through G7 and other international and multilateral institutions to de-escalate the conflict and promote peace in the region.
By clicking on this link and giving your address, you can easily send the prepared letter to your MP and Senate member.
Foreign Interference Commission’s Public Consultation Process team meeting facilitated by the Iranian Canadian Congress
In the summer of 2024, Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue and members of the Foreign Interference Commission’s Public Consultation Process team met with seven individuals belonging to the Iranian Canadian community in a meeting organized with the assistance of the Iranian Canadian Congress. This is a summary of the information shared at that meeting.
https://assets.nationbuilder.com/iraniancanadiancongress/pages/3505/attachments/original/1737138662/Iranian_Canadian_Congress_-_Meeting_Summary__EN_.pdf?1737138662
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