Protesters march in support of regime change in Iran during a demonstration in Toronto, on Feb. 14, 2026. The Canadian Press/Sammy Kogan
A scholar researching transnational repression says he’s seeing an uptick in Iran’s regime threatening diaspora in Canada, as experts suggest Ottawa get tougher on countries targeting communities in Canada.
“We can expect, in 2026, transnational repression against Iranian-Canadians to get significantly worse,” University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau told the House subcommittee on international human rights on Monday.
