TORONTO — A former senior Iranian government official living in Canada is facing a deportation case after the Canada Border Services Agency alleged that his previous role was closely connected to Iran’s state machinery and its ability to generate revenue used to support terrorism.

The case involves Abbas Omidi, who served as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade before arriving in Canada as a visitor in 2022.

Documents released through the Immigration and Refugee Board show that CBSA alleges Omidi held significant influence within Iran’s mining sector and that his work benefited the Iranian government and its ability to generate revenue. The agency is seeking his removal from Canada on grounds connected to his senior role in Iran’s regime.

The case is part of a broader Canadian effort to address the presence of senior Iranian regime officials in the country. Canada introduced measures restricting senior Iranian officials from entering Canada and has been pursuing cases involving individuals already in the country.

Omidi’s deportation hearing began earlier this year. The Immigration and Refugee Board has not publicly confirmed the final outcome of the case.

The case is likely to draw further attention to Canada’s immigration screening, national-security enforcement and efforts to prevent individuals linked to foreign regimes from remaining in the country.