در واکنش
به نامه های رئیس و نایب رئیس کنگره ایرانیان
به سیاستمداران کانادایی
آگوست
۲۰۲۳
To: The Right
Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Dear Prime
Minister,
I am writing to
address the concerns of individuals like myself within the
Iranian-Canadian community and to once again call upon party
leaders, government officials, and politicians to take note
of our perspective.
Within our
community, a minority of individuals affiliated with and/or
supportive of the Islamic Republic have wielded their
resources to create challenges for the majority who have
sought refuge from Iran. Certain students and offspring of
regime leaders, strategically embedded within universities
and civil institutions, have established media outlets and
organizations under the pretense of promoting peace,
diplomacy, solidarity, and dialogue. However, their true aim
is to further the presence and influence of the Islamic
Republic in Canada.
These actors have
managed to undermine the social involvement of active
community members, leading to a withdrawal from social
activities. Their tactics have been disturbingly successful,
aiming to discourage and silence those who persist in their
efforts to challenge the status quo, using the imposition of
significant legal costs as a deterrent.
Recently, the
President and Vice President of the Iranian-Canadian
Congress (ICC) sent two letters to party leaders,
politicians, and the Prime Minister of Canada. They
expressed concerns regarding the participation of certain
Conservative Party members in the annual meetings of the
Mujahideen (MEK) in Paris. The ICC's Board of Directors,
over the past few years, has sought to bolster its own
standing by leveraging the unpopularity of the Mujahideen (MEK)
among Iranians. Concurrently, they endeavor to divert the
attention of the Iranian community from the grave atrocities
committed by a regime even more disreputable than the
Mujahideen.
It is essential
to note that the ICC's charter underscores its commitment to
non-partisanship and adherence to the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms. Regrettably, the recent letter from the
board of directors violates both these principles.
In recent times,
the activities of the ICC's Board of Directors have
demonstrated an alignment with the interests of the Islamic
Republic, revealing their intentions to the Canadian public.
Following the closure of the embassy of the Islamic Republic
of Iran, certain entities operating in its stead have
unfortunately managed to access financial support from the
Canadian government, utilizing funds derived from citizens'
taxes to serve foreign government interests within Canada.
I wish to
emphasize that the ICC, with its membership of only 284
individuals, and its elected President and Vice President,
who garnered 140 votes, do not speak on behalf of or
genuinely represent the Iranian community in Canada. I
implore all political parties and the Canadian government to
take into account the legitimate concerns of the Iranian
community.
I also urge you
to exercise heightened caution when interacting with
individuals, organizations, and media that align with the
interests of the Islamic Republic.
Yours sincerely,
صفحه
اصلی
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