January 31, 2012
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Government of Canada announced measures to enhance sanctions targeting Iranian nuclear proliferation.
The new measures target front companies used by the Iranian regime to circumvent existing sanctions, entities known for funneling weapons to the brutal regime in Syria, and three highly placed Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officials.
In response, David Koschitzky, Chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, made the following statement:
“We commend the government for this initiative, which exemplifies the important role Canada plays in the international effort to counter Iran’s illegal drive to obtain nuclear weapons. We are gratified that Canada continues to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with likeminded nations in taking peaceful measures to confront the Iranian nuclear threat.
“The most recent UN report from the International Atomic Energy Agency paints a grim picture of Iran on the cusp of developing the capability for nuclear weapons. Combined with its funneling of weapons and funds to terror groups around the world, the Iranian regime poses a grave threat to international peace and security. If these sanctions fail to convince the regime to abandon its dangerous course, Canada must be prepared to take further peaceful steps in response, such as listing the IRGC as a terrorist entity.”
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is a non-partisan organization that creates and implements strategies for the purpose of improving the quality of Jewish life in Canada and abroad, increasing support for Israel, and strengthening the Canada-Israel relationship.
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Steve McDonald
Associate Director, Communications
(416) 953-4417
smcdonald@cija.ca