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

by Stephen Hui on Jan 4, 2012 at 5:17 pm
Miss World 2003 runner-up Nazanin Afshin-Jam.

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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Jymn Parrett
Jan 4, 2012 at 6:18 pm
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.
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justin
Jan 4, 2012 at 8:15 pm
how can this woman caller herself a human rights activist when she marries one of the biggest israel/zionist minion in Canada
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Arthur Vandelay
Jan 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm
What is the math where a woman like this marries a dipshit like that. Unbelievable.
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Smoochy
Jan 4, 2012 at 10:16 pm
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.
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Pat Crowe
Jan 4, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Headline SHOULD read.
Stupid woman marries total fucking weiner.
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You
Jan 5, 2012 at 1:02 am
Did they leave the ceremony in a military helicopter?
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jansumi
Jan 5, 2012 at 1:55 am
Hmm. Does she have family in Iran? Could be prudent...
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Mr. Mister
Jan 5, 2012 at 6:43 am
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?

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Opposites Attract
Jan 5, 2012 at 12:09 pm
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.
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Bocephus
Jan 5, 2012 at 3:47 pm
Beauty and the Dingbat
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Jim Oei
Jan 5, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Expect the worst and hope for the best as they say. I won't leave any classified materials lying around the house if Peter the Pumpkin eater has any sense
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Jaded in Vancouver
Jan 6, 2012 at 12:44 am
Wow ! Jim Oei. Glad to see someone else has national security in mind :-)
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Voice of Reason
Jan 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm
CSIS obtained security clearance of this Mata Hari, sure thing.
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GOT
Jan 6, 2012 at 1:31 pm
well it remains to be seen if she will be the 'faithful dog' Peter was previously looking for....on the other hand, she has a pilot license, so Peter can buy his own helicopter for fishing trips...if I was the minister in charge of immigration, I'd keep an eye on this apparent marriage of convenience, although who it's convenient for has yet to be determined. Could just be a classic case of beautiful dimwit falls for stupid rich boy, or vice versa.
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KiDDAA Magazine
Jan 6, 2012 at 8:04 pm
First of all a beautiful Iranian woman. She should tell her husband that any war on Iran which would be illegal, would kill hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqis, like the Iraq war.
Secondly it would kill the world economy as oil would skyrocket to $200. Hoever the current Harper Con goverment is as far right Christian as you can go. They believe if Jesus was alive, he would support a war on Iran who doesn't even have nukes and won't for 5-10 years. That only if the UN pulls out. But hey wecould like and leave out facts. Because Afghanistan and Iraq are a success?
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KiDDAA Magazine
Jan 6, 2012 at 8:08 pm
A human rights activist marries the most far right politician next to Harper in Canada. A man who suppports Israel's genocide of Palestine and wants to support a future war in Iran based on the fact they have no nukes and Israel 300.
This is a goverment that makes Obamas look like socialists. Wow she ain't intelligent,.
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La Nina.
Feb 28, 2013 at 2:34 pm
She is just a beauty doll pumped with some big titles to make her a doll with brain. Human activist, heh!! the fashion industry goes were the money goes where the power goes. Look at Sarkozy and Carla Bruni..
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Jimbeamer
May 7, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Sex and Power always make an intriguing combination. Call me cynical,but she will dump him if the Conservatives don't get reelected !
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