Open for signatureElectronice-7558 · Parliament 45

Keep Canada–Iran embassies closed

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Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to refrain from reopening the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Canada and to refrain from reopening Canada’s embassy in Iran or restoring diplomatic relations.

Why we would sign this petition

  • Shows solidarity with the Iranian‑Canadian community and signals concern about alleged abuses and threats to Canadians cited by petitioners.
  • Maintains diplomatic pressure on a regime and groups Canada has designated as supporting terrorism, avoiding normalization.
  • Reduces perceived risk to Canadian diplomats and citizens abroad given petitioners' cited incidents of Canadians harmed or killed in Iran.

Why we wouldn’t sign this petition

  • Closure leaves Canada without an on‑the‑ground diplomatic channel to provide consular assistance or gather reliable information.
  • Refusing to reopen limits diplomatic tools for engagement, quiet pressure, or negotiation on human rights and security issues.
  • Long‑term isolation may hinder coordination with allies and the ability to monitor developments affecting Canadians.

The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the Government of Canada The Government of Canada identified the regime in Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism and listed the IRGC and Hamas as terrorist entities in Canada; On June 25, 2026, Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney said that Canada should reopen its embassy in Iran; Reports indicate that Iranian authorities were responsible for the murder of more than 40,000 civilians in Iran in January 2026; The murder of Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi (2003) and the death of Canadian environmentalist Kavous Seyed-Emami (2018) while in the regime's custody continue to raise serious concerns about the safety of Canadians in Iran; According to an Ontario Superior Court ruling, the IRGC shot down Flight PS752 in an intentional act of terror on January 8, 2020, killing 55 Canadian citizens; Since September 2012, the embassies of Canada and Iran have remained closed and diplomatic relations have not been restored, and in its announcement, Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited strong reasons for the closure, noting serious concerns about the safety of our diplomats: “Our diplomats serve Canada as civilians, and their safety is our number one priority"; and The Iranian-Canadian community has consistently demonstrated its solidarity with the people of Iran through rallies attended by hundreds of thousands of participants across Canada. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Refrain from reopening the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Canada in order to demonstrate its solidarity with the Iranian-Canadian community; and 2. Refrain from reopening the Embassy of Canada in Iran or restoring diplomatic relations with the Government of Iran.

Government response

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