These men are raising families, buying homes, and contributing to Canada every day. Keeping their lives stuck in limbo over a mandatory draft they were forced to do as teenagers makes zero sense.
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Behind every affected family are children who deserve stability, safety, and hope. Their futures should not be shaped by circumstances beyond their parents’ control.
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Forced Service Is Not a Crime
Imagine being forced to serve a regime you oppose, escaping that regime, and then being punished for that forced service in Canada. Where is the justice?
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Canada must issue clear, official guidelines for IRCC and CBSA to distinguish mandatory military conscription from voluntary IRGC membership.
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Children should never have to live in fear of losing the only home and future they know. They deserve peace, security, and the opportunity to grow up surrounded by hope, not uncertainty caused by decisions their parents never had the freedom to make.
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Minister @LenaMetlegeDiab, Iranian families need clarity—not years of fear and uncertainty. Will your department issue clear guidance to IRCC and CBSA so compulsory conscription alone does not unfairly penalize applicants? #ConscriptsAreNotMembers
Canada can take a strong stand against the IRGC while protecting victims of forced conscription. These goals are not contradictory. Assess actual duties, conduct, and individual circumstances, not compulsory assignment alone. #ConscriptsAreNotMembers