Larry Towell, one of Canada’s best known Canadian photographers has been the subject of an attempt at censorship by the Canadian government. He explained to me how it happened and why he refused. (more…)
Author: Peter Larson
Ottawa Jewish Community wrestles with its attitude towards Israel
Montreal author Joseph Rosen moderates thoughtful discussion
For weeks, war has been raging in esteemed publications like the New York Times and the Washington Post. “At heart, the issue boils down to the question: is Liberal Zionism dead?” – Asher Schecter, August 29th, Ha’aretz
Baird received as hero by right wing US radio host
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird was a smash hit a few weeks ago on the radio program of conservative US commentator Mark Levin, when he took his customary aggressive stand against Hamas and the Palestinians. The Harper/Baird position plays very well in the USA. Ironically, it seems to serve both the Obama administration and his right wing opponents. (more…)
Human rights for Palestinians focus of pan-Canadian meeting in Ottawa
For the second time in four years, people from across Canada met to discuss strategies for developing support for human rights for Palestinians. Following up on the first BDS conference held in Montreal in 2010, this meeting of nearly 200 activists, educators and concerned citizens took place in Ottawa as one “stream” of the massive People’s Social Forum. There was a feeling that another significant step had been made.
See my report below: (more…)
A Canadian Jewish woman offers her personal apology to Gazans and Palestinians
I was asked by a friend if she could use my blog as a platform to offer her apology, as a Canadian Jew, to Gazans and Palestinians, for what Israel is doing to them in the name of Judaism. I am honoured to oblige. See her moving text below.
Israeli soldiers wearing prayer shawls on their way to battle in Gaza
Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 