Carney, ministers say IRGC members barred from Canada after visa granted

Naijaonpoint_ng | 01-05-2026 01:56pm |

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed the Canadian government's commitment to preventing individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from entering the country. This statement follows the issuance of a visa to a former IRGC official, which raised concerns about the effectiveness of existing immigration policies. During a press briefing on Thursday, Carney addressed the recent denial of entry to Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, emphasizing that the government is actively monitoring and enforcing regulations regarding individuals associated with the IRGC.

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