Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon issued a statement on the anniversary of the detention of the Baha’i leaders, saying in part: “Canada is deeply troubled by the continued imprisonment of these Baha’i leaders, without charge or legal representation. We believe they are being detained solely because of their faith. … The Government of Canada calls upon the Iranian authorities to immediately release the seven Baha’i leaders and to cease the harassment of members of the Baha’i faith.”