Iran: Human Rights

International Obligations Dept: Our government consistently acknowledges the valuable contributions made by people of Iranian back-ground in Canada, even as we condemn Iran for ignoring international obligations while violating human rights and undermining regional security, according to Vancouver Sun. Jason Kenney, minister of citizen-ship, immigration and multiculturalism, has taken concrete steps to improve the efficiency, fairness and security of visa processing in our embassy in Tehran and re: Iran wants consulate in Vancouver, Dec 19 Given the tensions between Iran and the rest of the world, it is especially important for our government to be engaged with people of Iranian back-ground so that we receive the valuable insights they provide in how we can best encourage peace and security for them and their friends and family members in Iran. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.