A global call to sanction Israel for its war crimes is now having echoes among former Canadian diplomats. 190 former Senior officials including many ambassadors and high commissioners, have sent a public letter to Prime Minister Carney. (Photo credit CJPME) Read the letter.
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Fierce debate expected as Canada’s biggest unions debate boycotting Israel at national conference in Winnipeg May 11- 15

Labour leaders representing more than 3 million unionised Canadian workers will gather in Winnipeg starting May 11. They will debate policy on a wide range of issues concerning the challenges facing workers. But they will also address what to do about Israel’s genocide. See our interview with Kevin Levangie one of the activists behind the initiative.
(more…)The City of Ottawa once declared itself an anti-apartheid city. “Is that still on the books?” asks Ottawa researcher

Ottawa City council took a principled and courageous stand against injustice in 1988. Would it stand by that today? And where might it apply?
(more…)Who are the Canadians leading the international attack against Francesca Albanese?

UN Watch has been waging a concerted attack on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine. Three Canadians are leading the charge. Read more.
(more…)United Church activist group has new program, new co-chairs and new name

The Canadian human rights activist group UNJPPI – formerly known as the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel, is now called the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine/Israel. Why the slight change? We met with incoming co-chair Diane Blanchard to learn about UNJPPI’s plans for 2026, and about why they have slightly changed the name. Watch our interview below.
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