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The Maple
An entirely reader funded publication that puts the working class first. We’re fiercely critical and dedicated to investigating stories and exploring ideas no one else will.
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You can also follow our news editor, @alexcosh.bsky.social, and our opinion editor, @davidemastracci.bsky.social.
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You can also follow our news editor, @alexcosh.bsky.social, and our opinion editor, @davidemastracci.bsky.social.
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U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
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U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
Thom Tillis also suggested that Canadians should not criticize the lack of a universal public healthcare system in the U.S.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
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NEW: US senator Thom Tillis wants Canada to cough up a $300 billion “make up payment” for what he claims are Canada’s “shortfalls” on military spending over the past 20 years.
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U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
Thom Tillis also suggested that Canadians should not criticize the lack of a universal public healthcare system in the U.S.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEW: US senator Thom Tillis wants Canada to cough up a $300 billion “make up payment” for what he claims are Canada’s “shortfalls” on military spending over the past 20 years.
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NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
Minister ‘Can’t Confirm’ If Canadian Officers Went To Israeli Seminar
The seminar reportedly focused on Israel’s experiences in waging its genocidal war on Gaza.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...
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How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
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NEW: I explain how Canada’s ongoing purchases of Israeli weapons and military technology fuel genocide against Palestinians.
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide
A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEW: I explain how Canada’s ongoing purchases of Israeli weapons and military technology fuel genocide against Palestinians.
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...
As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency
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As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency
A report shows the Defence Department’s already poor transparency record is getting worse.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency
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NEW: Canadian authorities detained Richard Falk while he and his wife, Hilal Elver, were en route to a Palestine conference in Ottawa last week.
I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
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I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
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Canada Detained This Legal Scholar En Route To Palestine Conference
Richard Falk and Hilal Elver were detained for approximately three hours at Pearson airport.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
NEW: Canadian authorities detained Richard Falk while he and his wife, Hilal Elver, were en route to a Palestine conference in Ottawa last week.
I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
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I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
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NEW: The Canadian military is getting the biggest injection of cash since the Korean War. Meanwhile, the Defence Department continues to fail on its transparency obligations, according to a report submitted to Parliament. www.readthemaple.com/as-military-...
As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency
A report shows the Defence Department’s already poor transparency record is getting worse.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
NEW: The Canadian military is getting the biggest injection of cash since the Korean War. Meanwhile, the Defence Department continues to fail on its transparency obligations, according to a report submitted to Parliament. www.readthemaple.com/as-military-...
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NEW: Online mentions of Canadians’ IDF service are disappearing.
This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
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This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
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Online Mentions Of Canadians’ IDF Service Are Disappearing
The Maple has recorded cases where pages linked to on the Find IDF Soldiers website have been deleted, modified or made private.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
NEW: Online mentions of Canadians’ IDF service are disappearing.
This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
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This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.
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NEW: The Canadian Armed Forces planned to send 29 personnel to Israel last year for training in how to use anti-tank missiles purchased from an Israeli arms company, documents obtained by The Maple reveal. www.readthemaple.com/canadian-for...
Canadian Forces Scheduled Missile Training In Israel Last Year
The Department of National Defence is refusing to answer questions about the scheduled training sessions.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
NEW: The Canadian Armed Forces planned to send 29 personnel to Israel last year for training in how to use anti-tank missiles purchased from an Israeli arms company, documents obtained by The Maple reveal. www.readthemaple.com/canadian-for...
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NEW: After years of Canada claiming it won't support Azov Brigade due to its far-right ideology and neo-Nazi links, the Canadian Defence Attache in Ukraine met with Azov at the Embassy this summer.
An Azov contact said it was a “friendly and open dialogue.”
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An Azov contact said it was a “friendly and open dialogue.”
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Canadian Embassy Hosted Ukraine’s Azov Brigade This Summer
An Azov member described the meeting as a “friendly and open dialogue.”
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October 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NEW: After years of Canada claiming it won't support Azov Brigade due to its far-right ideology and neo-Nazi links, the Canadian Defence Attache in Ukraine met with Azov at the Embassy this summer.
An Azov contact said it was a “friendly and open dialogue.”
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An Azov contact said it was a “friendly and open dialogue.”
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NEW: I’ve published an article containing the names and profiles of 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.
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These 49 Canadians Have Served In Israel’s Military Since Oct. 7
The Maple has identified 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since Oct. 7, 2023.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEW: I’ve published an article containing the names and profiles of 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.
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NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
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Find IDF Soldiers
A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net
How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...
How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism
“When they talk about the supposed authority of the IHRA definition, what they mean is Israel and its allies.”
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October 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...
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NEW: Me and @emmapaling.bsky.social break down how the Israel lobby shaped Canada's official definition of antisemitism.
Includes new docs showing how pro-Israel groups were directly involved in influencing the contents of the federal government's IHRA handbook. www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...
Includes new docs showing how pro-Israel groups were directly involved in influencing the contents of the federal government's IHRA handbook. www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...
How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism
“When they talk about the supposed authority of the IHRA definition, what they mean is Israel and its allies.”
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
NEW: Me and @emmapaling.bsky.social break down how the Israel lobby shaped Canada's official definition of antisemitism.
Includes new docs showing how pro-Israel groups were directly involved in influencing the contents of the federal government's IHRA handbook. www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...
Includes new docs showing how pro-Israel groups were directly involved in influencing the contents of the federal government's IHRA handbook. www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...
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NEW: The Canadian Press, which the vast majority of Canadian media outlets rely upon for style choices, will continue not using “Palestine” in most cases even after Canada’s recognition of the state.
Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
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Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
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The Canadian Press Will Continue Not Using ‘Palestine’ In Most Cases
Most Canadian news outlets follow CP’s style guidance, meaning the status quo on “Palestine” may continue.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW: The Canadian Press, which the vast majority of Canadian media outlets rely upon for style choices, will continue not using “Palestine” in most cases even after Canada’s recognition of the state.
Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
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Here’s what they told me when I asked why...
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Two police chiefs in Canada are on the boards of a pro-Israel advocacy charity. The president of the Canadian Association of Police is also listed, alongside business and political leaders. Experts and advocates are very concerned. My latest @readthemaple.bsky.social.
Police Involvement With Pro-Israel Charity Raises Concerns
“We have seen increasing police aggression and baseless arrests and prosecutions against those protesting Israel’s genocide.”
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September 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Two police chiefs in Canada are on the boards of a pro-Israel advocacy charity. The president of the Canadian Association of Police is also listed, alongside business and political leaders. Experts and advocates are very concerned. My latest @readthemaple.bsky.social.
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NEW: Police leaders from across Canada sit on the advisory board of a pro-Israel charity that rejects the concept of anti-Palestinian racism and has praised Trump's crackdowns on pro-Palestine protest.
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Police Involvement With Pro-Israel Charity Raises Concerns
“We have seen increasing police aggression and baseless arrests and prosecutions against those protesting Israel’s genocide.”
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September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
NEW: Police leaders from across Canada sit on the advisory board of a pro-Israel charity that rejects the concept of anti-Palestinian racism and has praised Trump's crackdowns on pro-Palestine protest.
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NEW: Adam D.K. King breaks down the overwhelming decision by Air Canada flight attendants to reject the wage proposal that ended their recent strike. www.readthemaple.com/air-canada-f...
Air Canada Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Wage Proposal
After defying a back-to-work order in August, the vote is another courageous act of resistance.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEW: Adam D.K. King breaks down the overwhelming decision by Air Canada flight attendants to reject the wage proposal that ended their recent strike. www.readthemaple.com/air-canada-f...
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NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
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In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
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Exposing Jewish Exceptionalism In Canadian Media
The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.
www.readthemaple.com/exposing-jew...
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The Maple, along with hundreds of other news outlets, has joined Avaaz and Reporters Without Borders’ campaign to draw attention to the 220+ Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since October 2023.
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
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Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
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September 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Maple, along with hundreds of other news outlets, has joined Avaaz and Reporters Without Borders’ campaign to draw attention to the 220+ Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since October 2023.
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a...
Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.
rsf.org/en/rsf-and-a...
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NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.
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August 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.
www.readthemaple.com
August 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
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Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained: An extraordinary resource from @readthemaple.bsky.social on the shifting messages of the Liberal government. Enough of these games. To stop the genocide we need a full two-way arms embargo, no exceptions or loopholes. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.
www.readthemaple.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained: An extraordinary resource from @readthemaple.bsky.social on the shifting messages of the Liberal government. Enough of these games. To stop the genocide we need a full two-way arms embargo, no exceptions or loopholes. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
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NEW: The Liberal govt’s misleading statements and policies have created much confusion about 🇨🇦 military exports to 🇮🇱
In this timeline, I explain what we know about the exports and track how the spin and deception has evolved over the past 2 years. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
In this timeline, I explain what we know about the exports and track how the spin and deception has evolved over the past 2 years. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained
A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.
www.readthemaple.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
NEW: The Liberal govt’s misleading statements and policies have created much confusion about 🇨🇦 military exports to 🇮🇱
In this timeline, I explain what we know about the exports and track how the spin and deception has evolved over the past 2 years. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...
In this timeline, I explain what we know about the exports and track how the spin and deception has evolved over the past 2 years. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...