On 18 June 2026, ahead of Khurram Parvez’s birthday, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), in the framework of the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders, published a solidarity statement calling on his release, signed by 92 human rights and civil society organizations from around the world, and 80 individuals, including former […]
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In May of 2017, the Bloc Québécois, led at that moment by Martine Ouellet (a former member of the National Assembly of Quebec, 2010-2018) announced its decision to introduce a motion in Parliament in support of the recognition of a Palestinian state. The Bloc Québécois announcement was supported by both Canadians for Justice and Peace
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In a few days Toronto will witness a contingent of zionists walking proudly on the streets of Toronto to vocally declare their support for the apartheid state of Israel and it’s ongoing genocide in Palestine. The Walk with Israel Genocide in Toronto is organized by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto which is part of
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Originally posted by Just Peace Advocates Note: See message May 30, 2026 saying David Suzuki pulled out from speaking – David Suzuki Foundation David Suzuki is scheduled to speak at a forum initiated by the explicitly racist Jewish National Fund. One of the two individuals likely spurring Suzuki’s involvement is Liberal party fundraising chair Stephen
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Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia withdrew from Eurovision 2026 because of Israel’s participation. Their broadcasters also boycotted the 2026 contest. This appears to have put the future of the competition under financial pressure. Bringing Canada into the contest may be one way to help offset the loss of participation fees. “Rumours about a
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May 15 marks 78 years of ongoing Nakba — of Palestinian dispossession and attempts to erase Palestine from the map of the world and Palestinians from their land. It also marks decades of Palestinian resistance and refusal to accept Israeli settler colonialism and occupation. This year we share BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and
This week, we learned that at least three Palestine Football Association (PFA) officials were denied Canadian visas for the FIFA Congress. This annual event is being held in Vancouver on April 30. Meanwhile, FIFA president Gianni Infantino “has repeatedly said that there will not be any adverse effects on travel for teams or supporters at the tournament.” After a
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CBC News reported that the Canadian Coast Guard will be conducting test flights over the arctic this summer with an Israeli-made, Elbit Systems surveillance drone. Aka, the Hermes 900 Starliner. An Israeli-made surveillance drone, once owned by Transport Canada but now the property of the Canadian Coast Guard, will conduct routine test flights over the Arctic
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This article was originally published by Just Peace Advocates Our recent report, “Divesting from Israeli Occupation, Apartheid, and Genocide” provides the analysis of more than 100 Canadian financial institutions. This includes 11 pensions, 8 banks, 7 insurers, and 85 investment managers. Each of these financial actors play a significant role in Canada’s own settler
