Subhead:Freedom for Iran through Reza Pahlavi’s transitional plan to democracy.#
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been receiving messages from multiple Iranians in Ottawa, pleading with me to come and cover their rallies. They’ve received very little media exposure. The only outlet they mentioned attending their demonstrations was CTV, and many in the Iranian community expressed a deep dissatisfaction with the way their protests have been covered. So on Sunday, February 8, I made the trip back to the capital to head to Parliament Hill and meet with Ottawa’s Iranian community.
Iranians gathering on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, for their weekly rally in support of the Iranian people. pic.twitter.com/Yc2ciX7zY9
— Scarlett Grace (@ScarlettGrace92) February 8, 2026
I was surprised to learn that these rallies take place weekly, every single Sunday, on Parliament Hill, followed by a march to City Hall. It was bitterly cold, hovering around -20°C, which was reminiscent of the Freedom Convoy days, when Canadians gathered in this very same location four years ago.
Iranians and allies in Ottawa prepare to march from Parliament Hill to City Hall. pic.twitter.com/81oE0FlsWc
— Scarlett Grace (@ScarlettGrace92) February 8, 2026
As we walked to City Hall, I spoke with both organizers and rally attendees. They expressed frustration over the lack of media coverage — not only of their demonstrations, but of what is happening inside Iran — as well as dissatisfaction with the Canadian government and its failure to enforce the removal of IRGC terrorists from Canada.
