On Thursday, January 29th, HR Canada Charitable Organization hosted a timely, substantive, and at times challenging conversation about Iran – its internal unrest, its regional ambitions, and what all of this means for Canada, for Israel, and for the broader Middle East.

Watch the full webinar below:

Background

Iran is not only a geopolitical actor; it is a regime whose ideology, regional behaviour, and domestic repression have direct consequences for religious minorities, ethnic communities, women, journalists, and dissidents — within Iran, across the Middle East and even here in Canada.

Understanding Iran’s internal unrest, its relationship to regional instability, and how it is perceived by Israel and Western governments is essential for anyone seeking to engage responsibly with issues of intolerance, human rights, and democratic values — whether here in Canada or abroad.

The webinar was hosted by Warren Kinsella, one of Canada’s most recognizable and respected journalists, commentators, and political strategists. Over decades, he has worked at the highest levels of Canadian public life — as a journalist, author, lawyer, and advisor — and he has never shied away from difficult or controversial subjects.

He was joined in conversation by Amit Segal, Israel’s most prominent journalist and a highly respected political commentator. Amit currently serves as the chief political analyst for Israel’s Channel 12 News, the country’s most-watched news outlet, and is widely regarded as a leading interpreter of Israeli politics, security thinking, and public opinion.