Petition to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
  Whereas:
  
    The current situation in Iran, compounded by internal repression and escalating regional conflict, has created extreme uncertainty and danger for Iranian citizens in Canada;
    Canada has previously responded to humanitarian crises (e.g., Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan) by implementingpublic policies that expedited immigration, extended temporary statuses, and eased pathways to permanentresidency;
    Iranian nationals in Canada on temporary status face serious risks if forced to return, while those abroad are often unjustly delayed in immigration applications processing; and
    Many asylum seekers from Iran experience prolonged uncertainty due to the complex geopolitical situation anddeserve swift protection.
  
  
    We, the undersigned, Canadian-Iranian citizens and residents, call upon the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to - Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) extensions and new pathways to permanent residence for Iranians currently in Canada under temporary status;
    - A dedicated public policy to grant permanent residence to eligible Iranians, similar to the special measures introduced for Ukrainian nationals, recognizing the acute humanitarian crisis and regional conflict;
    - Enhanced protection and prioritization for Iranian asylum seekers and refugee claimants, acknowledging the repressive political climate, ongoing human rights violations, and regional insecurity.