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Poilievre Invites Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to Visit Canada
Poilievre said the invitation is a chance to discuss democracy and safety for the Iranian diaspora, and he did not say he endorsed Pahlavi.
- On Saturday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre invited Prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada and announced plans for a virtual meeting to discuss democracy and safety for the Iranian diaspora.
- Pahlavi, who resides in the Washington area, pitches himself as the best figure to oversee Iran's transition to democratic elections; critics charge he has failed to build a viable governance platform during his years in exile.
- Macdonald-Laurier Institute senior fellow Kaveh Shahrooz argued Pahlavi refuses to discuss federalism or language rights, writing that the "illiberal, thuggish behaviour of the movement he has cultivated contradicts his polished speeches."
- Parliamentary secretary Rob Oliphant confirmed Canada does not support any specific opposition figure, rejecting a petition to recognize Pahlavi as the legitimate representative of the Iranian people.
- Canada cut diplomatic ties with Iran in 2012, yet Iranian Canadians in the diaspora face ongoing threats from regime agents; the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps maintains vast control over the state.
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The Toronto Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Poilievre invites Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has invited the former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, to visit
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+11 Reposted by 11 other sources
Poilievre invites Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has invited the former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, to visit Canada.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Left
71% Left
L 71%
C 29%
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