Iranian Canadians Back Regime Change, Reza Pahlavi

0:00A new survey shows 9-10 Iranian Canadians strongly or somewhat back regime change in Iran. The poll, run by the Metropolis Institute for Human Rights Group, hit up over 1,100 completed responses from big community events. In Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, back in late March and early April. Numbers spiked even higher on hating the current government, with 92.3 percent viewing it very unfavorably and 98. More percent saying it doesn't represent everyday Iranians. Folks also want normal ties with Israel at 95.9 percent support, and they largely back the recent Israeli-American strikes, with 90.2 percent approving and seeing them as a push for real change. This reflects a community of about 200,000 Iranian Canadians plus 80,000 who call themselves Persian, mostly folks who fled after the 1979 revolution. They are attached to Canada too, with most planning to stick around long-term. Support runs deep for Reza Palabi, the Shah's son living in the U.S. 98.6 percent know him

1:04well, 89 percent like him, and over 90 percent want him in a future political role or as a unifier against the regime. Afram's Kevin Rodd says Canada's government should hear these voices loud and clear, especially with our human rights track record, and step up to. Back to push without legitimizing Tehran. It's a clear signal from the diaspora echoing calls from Insight Iran. That's your update from Calgary News Today, powered by AI.