Pro-Israel lobby groups attack Liberals over resumption of UNRWA funding
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The boycott of Israel: interview with Tom Woodley, President of CJPME
Tom Woodley, President of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) points to a “boycott” sticker. He has been one of the most prominent Canadian promoters of the movement to boycott Israel (BDS). In a video interview, … Continue reading The boycott of Israel: interview with Tom Woodley, President of CJPME
Should Canada support BDS? Announcing our essay contest – Win the $1000 prize!!!
“Should Canada support BDS?” There is growing debate in Canada over the international movement to boycott Israel, known as BDS. In March, the federal government adopted a motion “denouncing” BDS. But a resolution in the same direction failed in the Ontario legislature in May. Canada Talks Israel Palestine (CTIP) wants to encourage a thoughtful discussion: We offer a $1000 prize for the best essay. Read more. Continue reading “Should Canada support BDS? Announcing our essay contest – Win the $1000 prize!!!”
Trudeau pays emotional visit to Auschwitz
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, accompanied by Foreign Minister Stephane Dion and several leading members of the Canadian Jewish Community. His emotional visit will clearly play a role in his government’s approach to the Israel/Palestine issue. Read more. Continue reading “Trudeau pays emotional visit to Auschwitz”
Trudeau’s mid-east doctrine: Nice Words But Bad Policy
Dion dithers on restoring support to Palestinian refugees
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) provides life-saving food, education and medical services to over 5 million Palestinian refugees, including these ones in Syria. The Harper government reduced to zero the Canadian financial contribution. The Trudeau government is hesitating about restoring funding. Read more
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Dion crumbles before CIJA attack on UN nominee as Palestinian human rights “rapporteur”
UWO law professor Michael Lynk was named by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) as a “Special Rapporteur on Palestine”. Within 24 hours, the Israel lobby was in full attack mode, claiming Lynk had a long record of hostility toward Israel and demanding the Government of Canada oppose the nomination. Shortly thereafter, Global Affairs Minister Stephane Dion tweeted that he would ask the UN to review his appointment. But has Dion really checked out Lynk’s background? Read more
Over 2000 Canadians ask to be condemned for boycotting Israel
The Trudeau/Dion Liberals voted with the Conservatives to “condemn” those who support a boycott of Israel known as BDS. What next? Over 2000 people have already signed an on-line petition indicating they support BDS and asking to be “condemned”. A growing embarrassment for the Liberals. Read more
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The debate on BDS has now begun – thanks to Tony Clement
Former Tory minister Tony Clement probably calculated that a unanimous condemnation by Canadian Parliament would deliver a knock out blow to the BDS movement in Canada (or at least scare it into submission.) But he didn’t get an unanimous vote. And the debate seems to have provoked more discussion about BDS than ever before. Read more Continue reading “The debate on BDS has now begun – thanks to Tony Clement”
I was shot!! Interview with Canadian photographer Rehab Nazzal
Even peaceful demonstrators are at risk in the West Bank. A Canadian photographer thinks the Israeli sniper in this photo is the one who shot her on December 11th. She was in the West Bank legally, documenting the actions of the Israeli military in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem – territory that the Canadian government agrees Israel occupies ‘illegally’. But so far the Government of Canada has not said a word about the incident. See my video interview. Continue reading “I was shot!! Interview with Canadian photographer Rehab Nazzal”
We’re off!! Canadian “come and see” group heading to Israel/Palestine for 2 weeks
Some of the participants in the 2014 tour, in front of the Knesset in 2014, where we met with both Arab and Jewish parliamentarians. Their perspectives were very different… Learn more about our tour… Continue reading “We’re off!! Canadian “come and see” group heading to Israel/Palestine for 2 weeks”
Let’s regain a reputation for fairness with respect to Israel/Palestine – some suggestions for Prime Minister-elect Trudeau
As Prime Minister-elect Trudeau is at work deciding who will be in his cabinet, his key staff will also be drafting “mandate letters’ which give new ministers instructions on what the PM expects them to do in their portfolios. In an open letter, I make a number of suggestions with respect to the Israel/Palestine issue. See my letter.
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