Oh Canada, I couldn't be more proud. Armadinnerjacket's got his knickers in a twist now, LOL!
Canada Closes Embassy in Iran, Expels Iranian Diplomats from Canada
September 7, 2012 – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement:
“Canada has closed its embassy in Iran, effective immediately, and declared personae non gratae all remaining Iranian diplomats in Canada.
“Canada’s position on the regime in Iran is well known. Canada views the Government of Iran as the most significant threat to global peace and security in the world today.
“The Iranian regime is providing increasing military assistance to the Assad regime; it refuses to comply with UN resolutions pertaining to its nuclear program; it routinely threatens the existence of Israel and engages in racist anti-Semitic rhetoric and incitement to genocide; it is among the world’s worst violators of human rights; and it shelters and materially supports terrorist groups, requiring the Government of Canada to formally list Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.
“Moreover, the Iranian regime has shown blatant disregard for the Vienna Convention and its guarantee of protection for diplomatic personnel. Under the circumstances, Canada can no longer maintain a diplomatic presence in Iran. Our diplomats serve Canada as civilians, and their safety is our number one priority.
“Diplomatic relations between Canada and Iran have been suspended. All Canadian diplomatic staff have left Iran, and Iranian diplomats in Ottawa have been instructed to leave within five days.
“Canadians in Iran seeking routine consular and passport services should contact the Embassy of Canada in Ankara, Turkey, or any other Canadian mission. Those who require urgent assistance should contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa, by calling collect at 613-996-8885 or by sending an email to sos@international.gc.ca.
“Canada has updated its Travel Reports and Warnings to advise Canadians to avoid all travel to Iran. Canadians who have Iranian nationality are warned in particular that the Iranian regime does not recognize the principle of dual nationality. By doing so, Iran makes it virtually impossible for Government of Canada officials to provide consular assistance to Iranian-Canadians in difficulty.”
Wow. Canada demonstrates leadership while the United States is a disgrace. Maybe the Mayans were right.
ReplyDeleteI have sent my emails of gratitude and support to Minister Baird and Prime Minister Harper.
ReplyDeleteWe are led by wimps, complainers, cry-babies, and mental midgets. I'll cheer for Harper from afar, and try not to let my jealousy get the best of me.
ReplyDeleteBravo Canada! They should be leading of the free world instead of the fool BHO. Canada not only has the right principles but has the courage of its convictions too. I wish every other country would follow its example.
ReplyDeleteI just blogged about this too (and gave you a hat tip). :).
ReplyDeleteThank you again Canasda!
A quick scan over the the comments in various Canadian MSM newspapers shows the Jew-haters out in force. Good- keep'em'seething. This was the correct, principled action to take.
ReplyDeleteA few thoughts:
1. I don't doubt that Harper is still furious over the Canadian government's pathetic, milquetoast response to Zara Kazemi's brutal murder by the mullahs.
2. Baird is gay. He'd be sensitized to the situation of gays in Iran.
3. Who could not succumb to the blandishments of Elmer's daughter-in-law?
/yer welcome, annie. Doing our bit to restore sanity in the world. I now read that Harper is cognizant that this action will have negative repercussions for Canada.
Bravo! I so admire and respect PM Harper.
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, Fay, we'd love to move into your basement if Obama wins but it's going to be Romney/Ryan, no doubt about it.
R2 it is then!
DeleteThat is not to imply that you would not be welcome in our extra bedroom (we don't have a basement), but things will be so much better when R2 wins.
Deletetee hee
DeleteI knew Fay meant Canada in general but my first thought was your non-existent basement :-D
TY for the kind words.
It will have negative repercussions for Canada, Earl? How? Seems like the majority of the world will be applauding this action.
ReplyDeleteThink, Argentine bomb-level of repercussions. Paris-style street executions of Iranian citizens living in Canada. The IRG really doesn't care- whatever it takes to summon the mahdi...
DeleteI just came across this gem; reason enough for PMSH to be concerned about Iranian reaction:
Deletehttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/9533842/Mahmoud-Ahmadinejad-accuses-the-West-of-destroying-Irans-rain-clouds.html
From the people who brought the world chess and Zoroastrianism, Islam has made the Persians utterly, barking mad.
Anyone breathing who is not muslim can expect negative repercussions from the rest of the world today. You can either get hurt fighting the snake or wait until the snake comes and finishes you off at his leisure. I'd just as soon fight, myself.
ReplyDeleteReally, Matt? I figured Iran is held in such contempt by much of the world that most would understand and appreciate Canada's closing her embassy and the PM's words.
ReplyDeleteOh well, not the first time I've been wildly wrong!
florrie, like Earl said above just go onto some of the Canadian news sites. You will be disgusted and offended. Start with the CBC and the Globe & Mail.
DeleteAnd that's just Canada, I shudder to think what the European press sites contain.
Oh, ok,thanks, Fay. I will skip the anti-semitic remarks Earl was talking about, I just find it too upsetting.
DeleteI'd fight too, no doubt about it. With 9/11 coming up this week, I was watching a tribute, the one by a NYer with an Enya soundtrack. Although I've watched it for years now, it struck me last night how I am still so hurt and angered by that day.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason this year I cannot bear to look or listen to any 911 memories.
DeleteLike you florrie, I am still so angry and hurt and it seems to intensify each year. Instead of receding, it just gets worse.
I AM 1 JEWISH-AMERICAN WHO IS GLAD THAT CANADA IS THE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOOR OF THE USA!!! BHO HATES CANADA!!! THAT IS WHY HE VETOED THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE!! IT'S HIGH TIME COUNTRIES SUCH AS THE USA, CANADA, ISRAEL, CYPRUS, POLAND DEVELOPED ALL THEIR NATURAL GAS, SHALE OIL & ALL THEIR CONVENTIAL ENERGY & OTHER ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES!!!
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