Iranian Canadian Congress (ICC) has sent questions on the topics of importance for Iranian Canadians for the 5 major political parties in federal election 2021 which will be held on September 20th. 

The questions were based on the ICC's survey focusing on the concerns and expectations of its members. The survey shows that issues such as immigration, diplomatic relations, supporting families of victims of the flight PS752, sanctions, and the problem of fugitives are among the top major concerns of the Iranian Canadian community. 

ICC will reflect any and all answers received from the political parties with the Iranian Canadian community to be able to to make an informed decision in the upcoming election.

The English and French version of the questions already sent for the party leaders and some of their candidates in the ridings with the most populated Iranian Canadians are as follows:

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Indigenous rights: Practicing healing; with Daniel Sarvestani, Indigenous Rights Advisor

Memorial Digital Events:

The Association of Families of Flight PS752: https://www.ps752justice.com/events/categories/ps752-first-anniversary/

McGill University’s Iranian Student Association: https://fb.me/e/Z9vMJkHs

University of Ottawa’s Iranian Student Association: https://fb.me/e/133Gg5r6x

Memorial for the UofT student victims of flight PS752: https://fb.me/e/34olijGGL

Memorial In-Person Social Distancing Events:

PS752 Anniversary in Edmonton - Jan 8, 5:30-6:30 MST
Alberta Legislature Ground

https://www.facebook.com/PS752Justice/photos/gm.232950701568179/240077920886950/?type=3&source=57 

Universities memorial funds accepting donations:

University of Alberta: https://www.ualberta.ca/flight-ps752-memorial/memorial-fund.html

University of British Columbia: https://support.ubc.ca/projects/iranian-student-memorial-award/

Queens University: https://www.givetoqueens.ca/project/view/1209

University of Ottawa: https://www.uottawa.ca/give/iranian-students-memorial-scholarship-fund

University of Manitoba: https://give.umanitoba.ca/funds/PS752-fellowship-page

Western University: https://www.westernconnect.ca/site/SPageNavigator/Flight752_Memorial_Graduate_Scholarship.html

University of Victoria: https://extrweb.uvic.ca/donate-online/iranian-student-memorial

University of Toronto: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/45925 

University of Toronto - Computer Science: https://web.cs.toronto.edu/beiruti-and-saleheh-memorial

Fundraising efforts:

PS752 Memorial Charity Fund:

https://paradisecharity.org/ps752-uoft/

PS752 Justice:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ps752justice2021?fbclid=IwAR2KJizZ37kBloPV0800GdVfyrwGfeY6iTZW2XtYZk8zjJ9Obz_2VNw6bkw 

Canadian Iranian Foundation - Supporting the Victims’ Families and Loved Ones:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-iranian-foundation/campaign/flight-ps752/

Disclaimer: The ICC does not take any responsibility or make any guarantees on how the donations are used.

On the fifth anniversary of the breaking of diplomatic ties with Iran, the Iranian Canadian Congress (ICC) calls on the Government of Prime Minister Trudeau to fulfill its promise to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen the Canada-Iran embassies.

Finance

The ICC is committed to transparency in its finance and governance. The ICC members and donors provide financial support for the activities and initiatives of the organization. 

In line with our commitment to transparency, our financial statements can be found below. 

2023 financial statement

2022 financial statement

2021 financial statement

2020 audited financial statement (Previous draft statements can be found here and here.)

2019 audited financial statement

2018 financial statement

2017 financial statement.

2016 financial statement

2015 financial statement

2014 financial statement 

The Administration and Finance Committee of the Iranian Canadian Congress is formed by the ICC's President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. It is responsible for planning, administering and managing the operations of the organization. The Committee is looking for interested and dedicated volunteers with a broad range of qualifications or experiences.

It has been nearly two years since the federal government of PM Trudeau promised to reopen the Iranian embassy in Canada. It is time we hold the government to account on its promise by calling and emailing our Members of Parliament.