“We checked 18,000 Iranian visas, focusing on men of military age. We investigated 280 people and found that 30 may have to leave Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for his question. The government has taken all necessary measures. We are taking this situation very seriously. We have reviewed 18,000 Iranian visas. All men of military age have been screened and scrutinized. We subsequently carried out 280 investigations and concluded that 30 Iranian residents may have to return to their country.”

“I share my condolences with the family and fellow officers of Constable Pinizzotto. He was killed while investigating shootings in Toronto, including one at the U.S. consulate. We will share more information as the investigation continues.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Constable Pinizzotto, as well as officers of the Toronto Police Service. Constable Pinizzotto was killed while participating in an investigation relating to multiple shootings in Toronto, including the shooting of the U.S. consulate. Updates will be provided as more information is available. We will know more in the next day as the investigation progresses. We will make this information—”

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“We condemn what happened. We listed Iran's military group as a terrorist group in 2024, and we are investigating visas. We will do what it takes to keep Canadians safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday in the House, we heard from the Conservatives and the government. In a rare moment of unity, we expressed sympathy with what has happened. We condemned what has happened, and we continue to condemn what has happened. The hon. member knows very well that the IRGC has been listed as a terrorist entity since 2024 in this country, and we will always continue to act in accordance with public safety. Investigations on visas are ongoing as well. We will continue to do everything we have to do to keep Canadians safe. That is what we will do.”

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“We trust border officers to keep Canadians safe. Canada lists the IRGC as a terrorist group. People who break the law are being targeted, and they can be deported.”

“Mr. Speaker, we continue to entrust law enforcement, in particular the men and women of the Canada Border Services Agency, to do what is necessary to keep Canadians safe. As I said before, since 2024, the IRGC has been recognized as a terrorist entity. Everything we do will be in accordance with public safety. Individuals who break the law are absolutely the focus of the government and the CBSA, and they can be deported.”

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