Acknowledging the Contributions of the Iranian Canadian Community
Senator Omidvar gave a statement to acknowledge the contributions of the Iranian Canadian community.
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"We have a lever. That lever is persuasion, advocacy and engagement, loudly when we need to, softly and with diplomacy when called upon, because diplomacy and engagement go hand in hand. Engagement leads to conversation, even when you disagree. Engagement may lead to university or cultural exchanges, which are often a soft entry using soft power as a tool for change."