From her home in Canada, a former Ontario politician has become a pivotal cheerleader for a historic protest movement shaking the foundations of Iran's Islamic Republic. Goldie Ghamari, an Iranian-born ex-Member of Provincial Parliament, is using her substantial platform to amplify the voices of millions demonstrating against the regime.
From Ontario Politics to Iranian Advocacy
Goldie Ghamari was just one year old in 1986 when her family fled Iran for Canada, seven years after the revolution that deposed the Shah. Decades later, after serving as a Progressive Conservative MPP in Ontario, she has found a new calling. Removed from caucus by Premier Doug Ford in 2024 for what he termed "serious lapses of judgment," Ghamari did not seek re-election and instead launched The Goldie Show, a daily podcast and livestream.
Her platform now boasts an impressive 800,000 followers across various social media channels. From this Canadian base, she closely monitors and broadcasts the unprecedented unrest in Iran that began on December 28, 2024, where citizens have taken to the streets in a widespread revolt.
A Unifying Figure and a Regime's Brutal Response
Ghamari is an explicit supporter of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the former Shah, who has encouraged the protests and hopes to return to Iran. In an exclusive interview with the National Post on January 10, 2026, she described the scenes captured in videos from the ground.
"There are things that I have never seen in the last four decades. The bravery of the Iranian people is incredibly inspiring," Ghamari stated. However, she also conveyed the grim reality: "We're also seeing footage of Iranians being slaughtered by the Islamic Republic."
She reports that protesters are chanting "Death to the dictator" and "Pahlavi will return," seeing the crown prince as a trusted figure to transition Iran to a secular democracy. The regime's response has been vicious. Estimates indicate dozens of protesters have been killed and more than 2,200 arrested, amid a government-imposed internet blackout designed to stifle communication.
A Canadian Platform with Global Reach
Ghamari's advocacy has garnered international attention. She has appeared on major media programs hosted by Glenn Beck and Piers Morgan, among others. Her messages have been retweeted by influential figures like U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and author J.K. Rowling.
She frames the current conflict as a final battle. "It's literally now or never. It's life or death," Ghamari told the National Post. "We are right now in the middle of the Iranian revolution... Iranians are more determined than ever to overthrow the Islamic Republic."
While condemning the violence perpetrated by regime forces, she described how unarmed citizens are fighting back with homemade weapons. "At this point, Iranians have nothing left to lose," she said, calling them "the true freedom fighters of the 21st century." As the world watches, this former Canadian politician continues to use her voice to spotlight a revolution unfolding over 9,000 kilometers away.
