Hundreds of Iranian conscripts are now facing inadmissibility to Canada because of compulsory service they never chose.
Among those affected are highly educated professionals, researchers, and academics who have built their lives in Canada and are contributing to the country’s advancement across many fields.
They did not join the IRGC. They were compelled to serve by a regime many had spent years trying to escape. Now, people who have spent years contributing to Canada are being put at risk because of circumstances they had no control over.
A conscript is not an IRGC member. A forced assignment is not a chosen affiliation. Canada must distinguish between genuine threats and ordinary people who were themselves victims of the regime.
This CBC investigation puts a human face on a deeply concerning issue that Canada cannot afford to ignore. Please read and share.
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No one should face lifelong consequences for compulsory conscription. Innocent Conscripts must be distinguished from voluntary members. It’s time for Canada to address this clearly and fairly. Thank you @CBCNews for covering this important issue.
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@UCAN_Advocacy Thank you, @PierrePoilievre for standing up for fairness and recognizing the crucial distinction between innocent conscripts and voluntary members. This distinction matters, and your support means a lot to those affected.