Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is taking steps to prevent top members of the Iranian regime — including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — from entering Canada. "We are using the most powerful tools at our disposal to crack down on this brutal regime," Trudeau told a press conference Friday. WATCH | Government announces new measures against Iranian regime leadership:Government announces new measures against Iranian regime leadership Duration 5:58 “We’re going to leave all options on the table,” said Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. The government’s announcement included banning IRGC senior officials and members from entering Canada, and preventing Iranian regime leaders from holding assets in this country. WATCH | Trudeau says Canada will be pursuing IRGC as terrorist organization:Canada pursuing Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization Duration 2:39 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada will be pursuing Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organization.

Source: CBC News October 08, 2022 15:47 UTC