Poilievre invites Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has invited former Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada. The invitation came during a "Persian Town Hall" event, where Poilievre also mentioned he would be meeting with Pahlavi virtually. Poilievre did not endorse Pahlavi, but emphasized that the purpose of the visit is to discuss democracy and safety for the Iranian diaspora.

Pahlavi, who lived in the Washington area, has claimed he is the best figure to lead Iran back to democracy after his father ruled over the country until the 1979 Islamic Revolution. However, his critics argue that his father was a western-backed dictator and Pahlavi lacks a viable governance platform during his years in exile.