Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary courage of the Iranian people, who continue to stand for their dignity, their freedoms and their fundamental right to determine their own future. The Iranian regime's brutal use of violence, arbitrary detention and intimidation against peaceful protesters must end. In Canada, many Iranian Canadians are watching these events unfold and are heartbroken, worried for loved ones, grieving for those lost and longing for a future free from fear.
Canada's position is unequivocal. We condemn the Iranian regime's ongoing abuses and are in close coordination with our international partners to hold those responsible to account.
The people of Iran and Iranian communities here in Canada are not alone. Canada stands with them. We hear their voices, and we will not look away.