The Israel/Palestine issue has become an issue in the Canadian federal election, despite the wishes of the NDP, argues Yves Engler. See my video interview. (more…)
Month: August 2015
“Unprecedented crisis for Palestinian refugee agency”: video interview with Chris Gunness of UNRWA
The UN agency responsible for the Palestinian refugees is facing a dramatic financial shortfall. Part of the shortfall is due to the fact that Canada eliminated its contributions in 2009. Without new funding, schools like this one, may not open in September. See my video interview with Chris Gunness, Director of Advocacy and strategic Communications
United Church stands fast on support for Palestinian human rights
Several hundred delegates of the United Church of Canada, representing congregations from Newfoundland to British Columbia, gathered in Corner Brook, Newfoundland last week at the church’s 42nd General Council, have voted to take steps to strengthen the Church’s support for Palestinian human rights. see more (more…)
Video interview with David Parnas: Is there any significant difference between Harper and Mulcair on the issue of Israel/Palestine?
In the first leaders debate, carried out last week, some small differences emerged between Mr. Harper and Mr. Mulcair on the Israel/Palestine issue. In this video interview, David Lorge Parnas explains why he thinks the differences are smaller than they might appear. (more…)
The leaders debate: differences emerge on Israel/Palestine
In the first all party leaders debate held last week, Stephen Harper, Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau staked out different positions on the thorny issue of Israel/Palestine. It was a matter of seconds at the very end of the end of the debate, so you might not have caught it. But it was significant. See more
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 