Cry for Justice

[Garnett Genuis @GarnettGenuis]

Victims of forced conscription should not be treated the same as those who chose to join a terrorist organization.

Today I joined members of the Iranian-Canadian community on Parliament Hill to demand that the government stop targeting conscripts and deport real IRGC terrorists.

Many of these conscripts have been among the most vocal opponents of the IRGC.

Conservatives have already shown the government a simple legislative fix to this problem. Thus far, Liberals have failed to adopt that fix.

[Cry for Justice @MCan26318]

@UCAN_Advocacy We still have hope in democratic procedures instilled in Canadian legislative sector ✌️

[UnheardConscripts @UCAN_Advocacy]

If you care about humanity, fairness, and standing up for people who have been forced to endure the actions of a regime they never chose, please join us tomorrow in Ottawa.

Hundreds of Iranian families are facing fear and uncertainty because their history of compulsory conscription is being used against them in their immigration cases.

These are not abstract cases. They are parents, children, professionals, students, and members of our communities who have built their lives in Canada.

We are not asking Canada to compromise national security. We are asking for fairness, due process, and a clear distinction between those who willingly served the IRGC and those who were forced into conscription.

📍 Parliament Hill, Ottawa
🕛 12–2 PM | September 22

If you believe that a victim is not a perpetrator, please stand with us tomorrow.

Your presence matters.

[Kave Ahangar @KaveAhangar92]

Forced conscription should never be treated as proof of willing membership. Innocent conscripts and their families are facing life-changing consequences, including inadmissibility. Canada can protect its security without sacrificing fairness, due process, and innocent lives. #ConscriptsAreNotMembers
@AliEhsassi
@LenaMetlegeDiab
@gary_srp
@GarnettGenuis
@MelissaLantsman
@PierrePoilievre
@UCAN_Advocacy
@MarkJCarney
@kyleseeback
@MichaelKramSK
@CitImmCanada
@MortazaviMahsa

https://t.co/3tq68qLbw4

[Ari @cast_a_w_a_y]

Many of these men have lived in Canada for years, working hard and paying taxes, only to have their whole lives put on pause over a forced draft at 18. Judging people on who they are today is just common sense.

#JusticeForIranianConscripts #ConscriptsAreNotMembers

[Azoli @azolliii]

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.
https://t.co/va53ykElJ3

[Freedom @FreedomA722]

Thank you, @PierrePoilievre, for recognizing the crucial distinction between actual IRGC members and Iranians innocent forced conscripts.
To keep Canada safe, target real security threats—not victims of forced conscription. Mandatory conscription is not membership or support.

@AliEhsassi @vincentneilho @GarnettGenuis @Rob_Oliphant @BradRedekopp @CostasMenegakis @MelissaLantsman @KevinVuongxMP @SameerZuberi @MarcDalton @rezamoridi @Roman_Baber @annamgainey @PatrickBWeiler @TeamKerzner @mpziad @daveeppckl @UCAN_Advocacy @NegarMojtahedi @NazaninAJ @AHousefather @FrankCaputoKTN @pfragiskatos @viraniarif @RonMcKinnonLib @MPRandyHoback @HonEdFast @DeanAllisonMP @jasrajshallan @coteau @sergecormierlib @ConnieCodyMP @Braedon_Clark @SandraCobena_ @SuVe4Madurai @smeurrens @kshahrooz @scoopercooper @StewGlobal @NegarMojtahedi @ShaunChenTO @shuvmajumdar @maggiechidvn @AndrewScheer @AnitaAnandMP @kinsellawarren @esmaeilion

#ConscriptsAreNotMembers

[Reza Rajaei @ReRajaei]

They fled the Iranian regime for safety, only to face deportation threats in Canada because of compulsory service they had no choice, but to complete. Why is Canada lagging behind the UK and Australia in setting fair guidelines for former conscripts?

https://t.co/BJYSZMqnCU

[Freedom @FreedomA722]

Keep Canada safe by targeting real IRGC threats—not innocent forced conscripts.
The U.K. and Australia distinguish innocent forced conscripts from IRGC members. Canada should examine that distinction too.
Another major @CBCNews report raises the question.

@PierrePoilievre @MarkJCarney @MichelleRempel @gary_srp @LenaMetlegeDiab
@AliEhsassi @vincentneilho @GarnettGenuis @Rob_Oliphant @BradRedekopp @CostasMenegakis @MelissaLantsman @KevinVuongxMP @SameerZuberi @MarcDalton @rezamoridi @Roman_Baber @annamgainey @PatrickBWeiler @TeamKerzner @mpziad @daveeppckl @UCAN_Advocacy @NazaninAJ @AHousefather @FrankCaputoKTN @pfragiskatos @viraniarif @RonMcKinnonLib @MPRandyHoback @HonEdFast @DeanAllisonMP @jasrajshallan @coteau @sergecormierlib @ConnieCodyMP @Braedon_Clark @SandraCobena_ @SuVe4Madurai @smeurrens @scoopercooper @StewGlobal @ShaunChenTO @shuvmajumdar @maggiechidvn @AndrewScheer @AnitaAnandMP @kinsellawarren

#ConscriptsAreNotMembers

https://t.co/NnPOiV9kuJ

[Cry for Justice @MCan26318]

@UCAN_Advocacy Destroying lives of innocent hardworking people only to fabricate numbers to use instead of real IRGC members? This is not the Canada we knew! @MarkJCarney @gary_srp @LenaMetlegeDiab @PierrePoilievre @GarnettGenuis @MichelleRempel @AliEhsassi @MelissaLantsman @CBC

[UnheardConscripts @UCAN_Advocacy]

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.
@MarkJCarney @gary_srp @LenaMetlegeDiab @PierrePoilievre @MelissaLantsman @GarnettGenuis @MichelleRempel @AliEhsassi @IJCollective @AmnestyNow @pfragiskatos
https://t.co/1ThAL1flC4

[Babak @BabakNi2584]

Thank you @PierrePoilievre
Mandatory conscription is not the same as membership.Iranian conscripts are drafted by law,have no meaningful choice over their assignment.@LenaMetlegeDiab @markjcarney @gary_srp @AliEhsassi @melissalantsman @patrickbweiler @michellerempel @AHousefather

[ویرجینیا وولف مناطق محروم @13virginiawoolf]

@Pahlavi_is_MIGA هیچکس به خاطر سربازی اجباری نباید اخراج بشه

[Sohrabi nia @grand_chestnut]

@UCAN_Advocacy The crowd of freedom seeking Iranians applaud demonstrate what we want:

Distinguishing INNOCENT conscripts from IRGC members &
Targeting the real thugs to avoid fake anti-terrorism stats.
@AliEhsassi @MarkJCarney @gary_srp

[Amin @Amin7yze]

@UCAN_Advocacy This is so true. Canada should stop punishing innocent conscripts instead of real agents. @PierrePoilievre @vincentneilho @MarkJCarney @AliEhsassi @MelissaLantsman

[Rene Duchamp @ReneDuchamp]

@UCAN_Advocacy Thank you @PierrePoilievre for publicly supporting conscripts!

The government should stop implementing a blanket policy and start focusing on real IRGC perpetrators!

@MarkJCarney @LenaMetlegeDiab @gary_srp @GregMcLeanYYC

#ConscriptsAreNotMembers

[Paparsh @Unimmigrantseul]

@UCAN_Advocacy @afterwinter1719 Be our voice
We need clear distinction between IRGC members and innocent mandatory conscripts who are assigned to IRGC many years ago.

[Anti-Mollahs @Jahangiri2009]

@UCAN_Advocacy @PierrePoilievre Thank you, Mr. Poilievre, for speaking clearly about this issue and recognizing the distinction between actual IRGC threats and innocent people affected by compulsory conscription. Please continue to keep this issue on the national agenda.

[Atousa @AtousaAdel]

@UCAN_Advocacy Canada needs clear guidelines distinguishing between genuine members of IRG C and forced conscripts. These conscripts have fled the regime, built a life here in Canada, paid taxes only to be labeled as terrorists. @MelissaLantsman @MarkJCarney @PierrePoilievre @LenaMetlegeDiab

[Mahboob @mahboob_24k]

Thank you @PierrePoilievre for recognising the distinction between mandatory conscription and IRGC members. It’s very disappointing that how the Liberals have chosen to forget their assurances and closed their eyes to the lives of thousands of families who are highly educated and contributing to the country for years now.
@MarkJCarney @gary_srp @LenaMetlegeDiab @AliEhsassi @MelissaLantsman @vincentneilho @MichelleRempel