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June 4, 2024

A large protest is blocking the entrances to CANSEC, North America's biggest weapons and military convention. Hundreds of demonstrators are confronting representatives of Israeli and Canadian militaries and weapons companies over their complicity in the killing of more than 36,000 Palestinians in Gaza as Israel has carried out a prolonged assault from the air, sea and on the ground over the past seven and a half months. The criminality of Israel's actions, and of Canada's complicity with them, is underscored by the horrific killing of 45 Palestinians by an Israeli air strike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah. At least 23 women and children died in the attack, many burned to death as fire engulfed their tents.

BURLINGTON, ON, May 16, 2024 Islamic Relief Canada is devastated to announce the killing of Canadian-sponsored Gaza orphans and is appalled by the lack of urgency displayed by the Canadian Government in addressing the catastrophic situation unfolding on the ground.

Tomorrow, May 15, will mark the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba (‘catastrophe’ in Arabic), the expulsion, destruction, and ethnic cleansing of Palestine associated with the creation of Israel in 1948. As the last seven months have made clear, the Nakba is a process that has never ended, as Palestinians continue to face brutal Israeli violence in Gaza and elsewhere.

CMLA Statement on Police Brutality in Alberta Against Student Protestors

University of Calgary Divest for Palestine has created an email template to be sent to the Mayor of Calgary Jyoti Gondek and Calgary Police leadership in response to police brutality at the student encampment for Palestine.

Calgary, 2024-05-10 The Muslim Council of Calgary stands united in condemning the recent actions of the Calgary Police Service, which employed excessive force against peaceful protesters advocating for an end to Israel’s aggression in Palestine. As advocates for justice and human rights, we express our deep concern over this violation of fundamental rights.

May 10, 2024 Calgary, Alberta — As a representative of many Muslims, peace loving people, and a proud University of Calgary graduate, City Councillor Raj Dhaliwal feels compelled to speak out about the recent incidents that unfolded at the University of Calgary campus.

Yesterday, Calgary Police descended on the University of Calgary to break the encampments, in scenes reminiscent of attacks on students protestors many years ago at Kent State.

University of Calgary Divest for Palestine: Our Demands

May 9 2024 Justice For Palestinians Calgary Solidarity with Student Encampments Statement

National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Statement on Justice Committee Studying Islamophobia and anti-Semitism

Since the October 2023 attack initiated against Israelis by Hamas, a surge in violence has engulfed not only Gaza but also the occupied West Bank and Israel.

Montreal, May 09, 2024 — The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) is expressing deep concern over Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent statements regarding pro-Palestinian protests, highlighting what appears to be a discriminatory double standard. Premier Ford has previously affirmed that protests are an integral part of Canada’s democratic society. However, his specific criticisms of pro-Palestinian encampments in Ontario suggest these protests are particularly problematic, characterizing them as uniquely hateful and disruptive.

Occupy Tabaret uOttawa Student Encampment Update from InsafuOttawa

Canadians for Palestine is calling for signatures to their letter to Ottawa City Council about their recent statements regarding raising the Israeli Flag at the City of Ottawa.

Montreal, May 7, 2024 — Canadian civil society organizations across multiple sectors are escalating their push to end Canada’s trade in military and security technology with Israel. In a joint statement issued today for an “Arms Embargo Now,” Palestinian associations, labour unions, human rights organizations, and community groups representing more than 2 million people across Canada are calling on the Canadian government to utilize new and powerful tools to definitively end military trade with Israel, including immediately implementing an official arms embargo using Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act. 

Montreal, May 7, 2024 — The Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) is urging Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to reconsider his decision to celebrate the creation of the State of Israel by raising the Israeli flag at City Hall on May 14, 2024. Especially when Israel's brutal military operations in Gaza have led to staggering Palestinian casualties and destruction, such a gesture on the part of the City of Ottawa is extremely insensitive. Many international observers have criticized these actions as disproportionate and in violation of human rights. Additionally, assertions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) indicate that Israel is plausibly committing genocide in Gaza.