The struggle to support Palestinian human rights at Durham College has taken many twists. A motion by the Student’s Association to support a boycott of Israel was only the first step. Lots of other players got in the action. Read our special campus correspondent’s report… (more…)
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3 Canadians to join “Women’s Boat to Gaza” in September
Retired University professor Marilyn Porter of Saint John’s Newfoundland is one of three Canadian women who will form part of a “Women’s Boat to Gaza”. CTIP asks professor Porter why she is doing it. Read more and watch her short video interview. (more…)
Green Party to revisit boycott resolution at special meeting in Calgary in December
The Green Party of Canada (GPC) will convene a special general meeting of members in Calgary on December 3 and 4 to reconsider contentious resolutions adopted at its August convention, including a motion to support the movement to boycott Israel (called BDS). The email from Executive Director Emily McMillan also revealed that an internal survey of members appears to show that while boycotting Israel does not have majority support in the party, a significant minority (29%) of GPC members does approve of it. What happens next? read more…. (more…)
Israel lobby frets as consumer boycott begins to enter Canada
The consumer boycott of Israel is just beginning in Canada, but the Israel lobby appears to be already panicky. In August, they even called the cops to investigate stickers which appeared in a Vaughan grocery story. Read more. (more…)
Elizabeth May stays on, opens door to further discussions on BDS
Elizabeth May will stay on as Green Party leader despite her party’s controversial motion supporting the Boycott Divestment Sanction movement which opposes Israeli policy. May said the party will launch a new process to try to reach consensus. It could present a great opportunity for more education on the cause of Palestinian human rights. Read more…
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