News and Updates
Two Kashmir petitions make it to parliament this week
Two petition calling the Canadian government to action related to Indian colonization in Kashmir were presented this week in paraliment. Kashmir was last mentioned in Parliament in regard to occupation by India by Svend Robinson in 2003. The government...
Just Peace Advocates joins call to UNGA to investigate apartheid
Just Peace Advocates is pleased to join with Palestinian and other international civil society call to UNGA to investigate apartheid. Apartheid is a crime against humanity, giving rise to individual criminal responsibility and State responsibility to bring the illegal situation to...
Minister Champagne “regrets” his schedule does not allow a meeting with Kashmiri diaspora and allies
Response to Kashmiri diaspora and allys from Foreign Affairs Minister Champagne totally ignored the military occupation, the year long lock down, and the rampid colonization under way that has seen towards 2 million settlers being granted residence permits since April...
Canadian Heritage Minister receives letters — CBC owes the people of Palestine an apology
Almost 700 people have written Canadian Heritage Minister Guilbeault to say he is accountable for the CBC, and the people of Palestine deserve an apology from our public broadcaster.
Stephen Lewis, we respectfully beg to differ. PALESTINE did factor in Canada’s UNSC loss
Just Peace Advocates is pleased to share a letter written by Father Robert Assaly in response to comments from Stephen Lewis stating that Canada's recent failure to win a United Nations Security Council seat "had nothing to do" with Palestine....
Petitions to be presented to parliament in upcoming session
Two petitions to the Government of Canada initiated by Just Peace Advocates and other partners have now closed. These await presentation by their MP sponsors to the Canadian parliament as it resumes post the throne speech.
Call for Solidarity by Palestinian Christians
Most churches and Christian organizations are silent on Palestine. At General Council in 2003, a resolution was passed indicating that the United Church of Canada’s had recognized Israel as a Jewish state. Until 2012, the United Church of Canada supported...
Just Peace Advocates in the Media on Kashmir
Over the past few months, Just Peace Advocates has written op-ed in the Toronto Star, Hill Times, Mondoweiss, Spring Magazine, Richocet, and several other media, as well as appeared on webinar panels, and media interviews, in regard to the situation...
Palestine Legal Resource Canada Legal and Tactical Guide
Just Peace Advocates pleased to share its Palestine Legal Resources Canada portal and resources. NOW AVAILABLE: Legal and Tactical Guide and information bulletins.
Over 1 million letters sent since April
Over a million letters sent! Between April 2020 and early September, well over one million letters were sent by friends of Just Peace Advocates to elected officials, United Nations ambassadors, diplomats, media and others.