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Canada Bars Iranian Football Chief; Officials Face MP Questions

5/2/2026

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Canada denied entry to Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj after his arrival at Pearson on Tuesday.
Minister Lena Metlege Diab said she was unaware of the permit and that it was cancelled.
Deputy Minister Ted Gallivan said the permit should not have been issued and he is accountable.
Conservative MPs Dane Lloyd, Melissa Lantsman and Michelle Rempel Garner demanded answers from the government.

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Canada denied entry to Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj after his arrival at Pearson on Tuesday.
Minister Lena Metlege Diab said she was unaware of the permit and that it was cancelled.
Deputy Minister Ted Gallivan said the permit should not have been issued and he is accountable.
Conservative MPs Dane Lloyd, Melissa Lantsman and Michelle Rempel Garner demanded answers from the government.