Ottawa, Rabi'II 15, 1439, Jan 2, 2018, SPA -- Canada called on the Iranian authorities here today to respect the democratic rights, following the ongoing protests, in Iran, which resulted in 21 dead, so far. "We call upon the Iranian authorities to respect democratic rights and preserve the rights of individuals," the Canadian foreign ministry said, in a statement announced here today. On the other hand, Ottawa praised "the vision of the Iranian people, who exercise its fundamental right of peaceful demonstration. -- SPA 22:03 LOCAL TIME 19:03 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w579037