The Palestine Tribunal on Canadian Responsibility Comes to Ottawa on November 14-15

Written by Palcan Tribunal

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On November 14 and 15, a people’s tribunal on Canada’s complicity in the genocide and dispossession of Palestinians, including over the last two years in Gaza, will convene at the University of Ottawa’s Human Rights Research and Education Centre.

Over two days, the Palestine Tribunal on Canadian Responsibility will hear from 50 survivor and expert witness testimonies documenting and analyzing the role of Canadian arms transfers, foreign fighters, charities, immigration measures, universities, media, and other institutions in enabling severe violations of international law against Palestinians.

Participants will include witnesses from Gaza Ahed, Taha, and Dr. Hani Bseiso, Ibrahim Abu Saqer, and Mohamed Khrais;

Former and present UN Special Rapporteurs Richard Falk, Michael Lynk, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, and Hilal Elver

Palestinian legal scholars and academics Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, Ardi Imseis, Mazin Qumsiyeh, Ghada Ageel, and Dyala Hamzah

Indigenous scholars and activists Ellen Gabriel, Albert Dumont, Tara Williamson, and Uahikea Maile

Distinguished jurist Mireille Fanon and scholars Francosie Verges and Kamari Clarke

Former UN Undersecretary General Atif Kubursi; former President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights James Cavallaro

Renowned feminist advocate Shelagh Day

International legal scholars John Quigley and David Whyte

Lawyers leading the litigation against Canadian complicity James Yap, Yavar Hameed, and Shane Martinez

Alongside many other legal experts, journalists, academics, student organizers, and justice advocates.

A press conference with Tribunal participants and organizers will be held at the National Press Theatre (room 325, 180 Wellington Street) on Wednesday November 12, 11:00 am EST.

Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only.

Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for temporary access.

Media contact: Azeezah Kanji (legal academic and journalist; chair, Palestine Tribunal on Canadian Responsibility), azeezahThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.