Canadian Authorities Foil Iranian Plot to Assassinate Irwin Cotler

Former Justice Minister and human rights advocate Irwin Cotler was targeted by Iranian agents, according to RCMP reports.

Irwin Cotler, a prominent critic of Iran and supporter of Israel, was reportedly informed of the assassination threat by the RCMP on October 26, 2024.
Cotler has been under 24/7 RCMP protection since October 2023 due to his high-profile stance against Iran and its support for Hamas.
The plot involved two suspects whose current status—arrested or fled—remains unknown, as authorities have not provided further details.
Cotler's advocacy for listing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization has made him a repeated target for Iranian threats.
The Canadian House of Commons has condemned the threats against Cotler and praised his ongoing work in defending human rights.