The ICC, in our view, should not be politicized and Canada, as a founding member of the ICC, will continue to be a strong supporter.

Engagement doesn’t mean endorsement. It is necessary in order to fulfil the intentions of Canadian values, to represent those values on the world stage, to bring those values to the table.

it’s “unjustified” for Iran to strike civilian targets

A concrete measure is being here in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today in the middle of attacks that are occurring in the Strait of Hormuz.

it’s “unacceptable” that Iran has launched attacks on commercial ships in recent days

The IOC decision can risk normalizing Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.

We have to make sure that peace is maintained and the Strait of Hormuz is open and freely navigable.

Canada agrees … that Iran's attacks on civilian vessels are completely unjustified.

Iran’s attacks on civilian vessels are completely unjustified, they violate the MOU and they should not be allowed to stand without reprehension from the global community.

We do want to always support Canadians in either of those jurisdictions or anywhere else in the world to the very best of our ability.

We do not have plans to open an embassy in Iran or Venezuela at the current time.