It’s time for Canada to recognize the state of Palestine

November 30, 2024

Respecting Arab heritage in Canada requires more than words Speaking during Third Reading of Bill C-232, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month, Senator Yuen Pau Woo gave a penetrating statement entitled Reflecting on the Celebration of Arab Heritage in the Face of Canada’s Stance on Palestine. For the video of the statement, click on the […]

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A post-Gaza-war way forward: Part Two

October 2, 2024

ISRAEL AND PALESTINE: RECONCILING LAW AND POLITICS Israel must end “as rapidly as possible” its unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory (including the Gaza Strip), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) pronounced in a landmark advisory opinion …  – Kim and Balliette (justsecurity.org) Despite the absolute clarity of the World Court’s ruling that Israel’s long-term occupation […]

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A post-Gaza-war way forward, Part One and more

September 19, 2024

We examine how a UN Transitional Authority – UNTAET – played a critical role in the creation of the independent state of Timor Leste and we call for further clarity on welcome new restrictions by Canada on arms to Israel.

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Civil society coalition calls on Canada to stop all arms transfers to Israel

September 8, 2024

ENDING ALL CANADIAN ARMS TRANSFERS TO ISRAEL [All States] are also under an obligation not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by Israel’s illegal presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. – ICJ Advisory Opinion of 19 August 2024 at paragraph 279. On 3 September 2024, a coalition of leading Canadian civil society […]

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