Defence Minister Peter MacKay marries human-rights activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam

by Stephen Hui on January 4th, 2012 at 5:17 PM

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Defence Minister Peter MacKay has tied the knot with Nazanin Afshin-Jam, an Iranian Canadian human-rights activist and a Miss World Canada pageant winner.

A message posted today (January 4) on the Conservative MP's constituency website confirmed the marriage:

Friends,
I am overjoyed to announce Nazanin Afshin-Jam and I married at a private ceremony surrounded by family and loved ones today. Since coming into my life many of you have met Nazanin on her many visits to Nova Scotia. She is the most important person in my life and over the coming months, Nazanin and I look forward to spending more time at home in Central Nova and sharing our happiness with all of you.
Nazanin and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2012.
Peter

Afshin-Jam, who's also a recording artist and the cofounder of Stop Child Executions, appeared on the cover of the Georgia Straight in July 2006.

During the Iranian election protests of 2009, she dedicated her song "Someday" to the people of Iran.

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Comments

20 Comments

Jymn Parrett

Jan 4, 2012 at 6:18pm

I don't know this for a fact but I doubt Mrs. MacKay has ever offered to fight for the 'human rights' of Canada's Aboriginal women and children. Or the thousands of children abused by the Catholic church. I could be wrong. One thing I do know for sure. By marrying into the Conservative party, Nazanin will be ensured never to go there at any time in the near future.

justin

Jan 4, 2012 at 8:15pm

how can this woman caller herself a human rights activist when she marries one of the biggest israel/zionist minion in Canada

Arthur Vandelay

Jan 4, 2012 at 9:36pm

What is the math where a woman like this marries a dipshit like that. Unbelievable.

Smoochy

Jan 4, 2012 at 10:16pm

The pairing seems incongrouous, certainly. I can only assume there is much not seen.

My cynical side says MacKay has secured himeslf some political arm-candy.

My optimistic side hopes there may be some real affection and a meeting of minds in this union. I wish them both well.

But knowing MacKay, I cannot be too optimistic. Alas my cynical side wins out.

*sigh* All the best, Nazanin.

Pat Crowe

Jan 4, 2012 at 11:36pm

Headline SHOULD read.
Stupid woman marries total fucking weiner.

You

Jan 5, 2012 at 1:02am

Did they leave the ceremony in a military helicopter?

jansumi

Jan 5, 2012 at 1:55am

Hmm. Does she have family in Iran? Could be prudent...

Mr. Mister

Jan 5, 2012 at 6:43am

I wonder if she is for or against jihad? does she support Israel's right to exist or does she believe all jews should be liquidated?

Opposites Attract

Jan 5, 2012 at 12:09pm

This marraige has future controversay written all over it and will make the front page headlines. How could it not as the Beauty and the Beast meet and she gets an eyefull of what really is inside or perhaps she will soften are war monger animal, MacKay on get him on herside, or not.