We, members of the Iranian diaspora, respectfully call for an investigation and deportation of an individual who has repeatedly shown support for extremist and terrorist-affiliated groups.

The reported individual, Sam Amini, has for years in Calgary, actively organized demonstrations and gatherings. 

Beyond online activities, he has been involved in promoting and supporting groups such as Hashd al-Shaabi, Hamas, ISIS, Hezbollah, IRGC and the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

These activities include public advocacy, recruitment, and organizing in-person events.

Under slogans such as “No to war” and opposition to imperialist countries, these actions appear to serve as a cover for open support of extremist ideologies and groups.

They obtain permits to hold events under slogans such as “supporting the people” and “opposing war.” However, during these gatherings, they promote and support terrorist-affiliated groups and spread ideologies linked to crimes against humanity, particularly in the Middle East.

There is concern that these activities may mislead members of the public in Canada, influencing them to unknowingly support such groups. 

In reality, these organizations have been associated with the oppression and killing of civilians in the Middle East.

According to available claims, the individual has a past history of involvement in armed conflicts during the 1979 Iranian Revolution and later activities in Kurdish armed groups. 

After leaving Iran, he reportedly joined Komala-affiliated groups in Kurdistan, later fleeing to Turkey and eventually seeking asylum in Canada.

We are concerned that such actions and affiliations may be inconsistent with Canadian laws, values, and public safety, and may contribute to the spread of misleading and manipulative narratives about the Middle East, particularly Iran, which is currently in a sensitive situation.

Furthermore, despite having taken an oath as part of obtaining Canadian citizenship - which includes a commitment to respect Canada’s constitutional monarchy - the individual has been actively promoting “No King” messaging both online and during in-person demonstrations, raising concerns about actions that may be inconsistent with that commitment.

We respectfully request that Canadian law enforcement authorities deport him and investigate this individual’s financial activities, including bank accounts, given the reported history of involvement in armed conflicts in Iran and Kurdistan and years of alleged active support for extremist groups.

Such a review is important to ensure compliance with Canadian laws and to address any potential risks related to public safety and national security.

Reported individual:

Sam Amini

(He changed his original Iranian name, Mohammad Hossein Amini Dezfuli)