e-275 (Iran)
- Keywords
- Iran
- Supporters of terrorism
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- The Islamic Republic of Iran is widely considered the world’s pre-eminent state sponsor of terrorism, responsible for mass violence through its support of multiple terrorist entities including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps–Quds Force, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Taliban;
- Iranian-sponsored terrorist groups have murdered and injured Canadian citizens, kidnapped, tortured and murdered foreign diplomats, and committed multiple assaults on foreign embassies;
- Iran has been designated by Canada as a foreign State Supporter of Terrorism;
- Terror victims and their supporters across Canada are seeking a clear commitment from the Government of Canada that Iran will remain listed as a state supporter of terrorism for as long as the Iranian regime continues to sponsor terrorism; and
- Delisting Iran as a State Supporter of Terrorism would be tantamount to a Canadian declaration that Iran no longer sponsors terrorism; would leave terror victims unable to hold Iran legally accountable in Canadian courts; and would confer legitimacy on a murderous theocracy which pours billions of dollars into terrorist activity.
- Open for signature
- April 1, 2016, at 9:22 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- July 30, 2016, at 9:22 a.m. (EDT)
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
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Alberta | 4236 |
British Columbia | 2524 |
Manitoba | 559 |
New Brunswick | 186 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 64 |
Northwest Territories | 20 |
Nova Scotia | 209 |
Ontario | 7611 |
Prince Edward Island | 24 |
Quebec | 706 |
Saskatchewan | 639 |
Yukon | 8 |