Canadian Policy Choices

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How Canada Can Help in Iran

Canada has a fairly decentlarge population of Iranian immigrants who have migrated because of the various conflicts in Iran. On humanitarian grounds, Canada can play a very important role is reestablishing a "true democracy" in Iran. While the Canadian NGOs can help to aid the grassroots movements in Iran, the Harper government can contribute by exerting pressure on the Iranian government regarding on various issues.

Newspaper Article: The National Post

War with Iran?

The consequences of attacking Iranian nuclear and military facilities would be severe on many levels. Canada should advocate against a military solution, and encourage the global community to continue engaging Iran through the IAEA and other diplomatic initiatives.

Op-Ed Piece: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

Letter to Pierre Pettigrew, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regarding Zahra Kazemi

While Iran must be pressed for impartial investigation, justice for Kazemi is likely to be served in Canadian courts. Yet However, this is hindered by the State Immunity Act and amendment, and so other actions must be undertaken.

IO / NGO Report: Amnesty International Canada

National Post Editorial Board: Canada's Opportunity to Confront Iran is at Hand

A U.S. Congressman believes the Canadian government should leverage its domestic energy market to dissuade petroleum suppliers to Iran. Iranian vulnerability on oil exports provides opportunity for change. The Congressman further; calls for collective effort.

Newspaper Article: National Post

Why Speaking Softly Won't Work with Iran

To promote global democracy, Canada needs to continue to play a leadership role in confronting Iran. Unlike America, Canada condemned Iran's "fraudulent election" promptly and assertively.

Magazine: Macleans

Ottawa Needs a Strategy for Cyberwar

Psiphon engaged in a campaign to overcome censorship in Iran without the support of Ottawa. Canada needs to catch up in refining cyberwar capabilities. This will allow it to be relevant in global politics.

Journal Article: National Post

A New Paradigm for Iran - Canadian Engagement Strategies for the Islamic Republic

A succinct history of Iran determines that Canada's containment policy is not effective. Canada should instead capitalize on the advantages of renewed ties with a regional power and oil producer. Canada's policy should support multilateral action, supported by the United States.

Government Report: Canadian Forces

Afghan Role Hurts Canada's Reputation: Iranian Vice-President

There are two questions (why did Canada engage into Afghan war and what was the outcome of their action) that find no legitimate response to the Iranian public. These two issues which also taint the Canada'sian reputation in Iran and make future negotiations difficult. However, one positive horizon was the announcement of the Canadian intention to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2011 allowing at the same time a loophole from American tutelage.

Journal Article: Canwest News Service

Canada Set to Boycott Iran's UN speech

Canada did no't want to attend to the Iranian President's speech to the UN in 2009 in order to denounce the continual provocations of Iran and its profoundly anti-Semitic purposes. However, the such stunts, albeit purely symbolic, are not necessarily the best option for progress in nuclear issues and human rights that require negotiation, patience, and dialogue. Canada has simply put into light the latent misunderstanding between the two countries.

Journal Article: Ottawa Citizen

Canada Call for End to Human Rights Abuses

In the multilateral arena, Canada is among the sponsors of a resolution calling for an end to human rights abuses in Iran. The resolution cites numerous norm violations and proposes solutions to the Iranian government.

IO / NGO Report: United Nations General Assembly Third Committee

Don't Forget Iran, says Canada's Minister of State of Foreign Affairs

Ahmadinejad's "fraudulent re-election" has been overshadowed. It is important for Canadians to show Iran that the world is watching and that it is unacceptable to use violence against peaceful protests.

Newspaper Article: Andrew Saxton, North Vancouver Member of Parliament

Ignatieff Calls for Increased Sanctions on Iran

Canada must take leading role in condemning Iranian anti-Semitism, which must stop if talks are to move forward. Strong deterrents from the international community will help ensure Iran's compliance with the IAEA.

Magazine: Canadian Jewish News

Canada Attacks Iran's Record on Human Rights

Canada submiteds a draft resolution to the United Nations disparaging the latter on their failure to act against the injustice in Iran. Iran faileds to meet the deadline to accept the draft. Canada askeds for investigators to act in troubled areas.

Newspaper Article: National Post

Canada Unveils UN Resolution Blasting Iran's Rights Record

Past resolutions requested Iranian cooperation with UN human rights officers. This year, Canada targeteds UN investigators to stop wasting time on alleged abuses in advanced democracies and while ignoring blatant human rightsHR violators like Iran. Canada has shown s aggression on exposing human rightsHR abuses in Iran, since the Kazemi case.

Newspaper Article: The Ottawa Citizen

Insights into the Future of Iran as a Regional Power

A March 2009 conference analyzes Iran's strategic importance and. hHighlights Canada's Iranian diaspora and the war in Afghanistan. It eEmphasizes potential instability in the Ayatollah's leadership, youth dissatisfaction, and the faltering economy.

Government Report: Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Speech at the United Nations

In this a formal press release, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff condemneds the speech of the Iranian President at the UN meet. Ignatieff attackeds the Harper government for not condemning the Iranian government for its actions, especially the human rights' issue. He also asserteds the importance of the Bill C-142 introduced by Liberal MP and Special Counsel on Human Rights & International Justice, which suggests for holding the Iranian government accountable for all the abuses.

Government Report: Liberal Party of Canada