Canadians Join Global Protests in Solidarity With Iranian Uprising

Attendees are seen during a rally to voice support for the Iranian people, in Montreal, on Jan. 10, 2026. The Canadian Press/Quentin DufranneDemonstrations were held in several Canadian cities on Saturday to voice support for the Iranian people as a popular uprising sweeping across Iran marked the end of its second week.Protesters in Montreal and Ottawa demanded the fall of the Islamic regime and the return of Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran who has been in exile in the United States for 47 years.