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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Young Jews are among the most determined critics of Israel in Canada. That doesn’t mean they are protected from accusations of “antisemitism”. A new report written by several Jewish authors claims that the well-funded Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) consciously uses the fear of “antisemitism” as a weapon. Read more.
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Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) will select its next leader at the Winnipeg Convention held from March 27-29, 2026. Canada Talks Israel Palestine has reached out to the teams of the leading candidates for an interview to discuss their views on the Israel/Palestine situation. So far, only Yves Engler has responded. See our 30 min interview with Engler here.
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OFIP was invited to appear before the Senate Standing Committe on Human Rights which is undertaking a study on the rise of antisemitism in Canada. We told the Senate that we think that fears over antisemitism are overblown. Canadians are not antisemitic. But 2/3 of Canadians think that what Israel – a Jewish State – is doing in Gaza is “morally outrageous”. The Israel lobby is deliberately conflating opposition to the actions of Israel with antisemitism. Read our written submission and watch our 7 minute video.
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A recent survey by Angus Reid shows that Canadian public opinion is turning inexorably against Israel. Whether the question is on acknowledging the genocide in Gaza, on recognizing the Palestinian State, or whether Israel is deliberately starving the Palestinians, the trend is consistent. Read more and watch the video of an OFIP discussion panel…...
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 