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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 1d

It's (past) time to take action. Check out the resource + action hub. It is meant to act as a resource and connection point for folks looking for research, advocacy opportunities, and actions. Go to tr.ee/resource-hub

Resource Hub on Canadian Complicity - Just Peace Advocates

Canada is complicit in a myriad of ways. This page is meant to act as a resource and connection point for folks looking for info and actions.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 1d

This is not a surprise when considering Canada’s own existence as a settler colonial state that is committing an ongoing genocide against Indigenous Peoples here on Turtle Island.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 1d

And we also call to the forefront Canada’s complicity in Israel's genocide in Palestine. Canada has always been an active participant in the colonization of Palestine. And since October 2023 it has recommitted itself to supporting the Zionist State.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 1d

Today we remember that Israel's colonization of Palestine has been ongoing for 125+ years. As Jenan Matari said: "Not 2 years. 77, and 125+". And we stand firm in our support of the Palestinian Peoples' right to resist.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 4d

“If we can ban Israel from global sport, UEFA, World Cup qualifiers—it could be the most impactful way to end this genocide right now… we have to do everything in our power to prohibit Israel from global sports.” @nkalamb
Kick Israel out of FIFA webinar, buff.ly/nynqeeC

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 5d

"Sports is a vehicle, it's an important vehicle and it has always been a place of resistance… stories have a power to help in this process."
Shireen Ahmed @shireenahmed.bsky.social at Kick Israel out of FIFA webinar, Sept 29, 2025.
Watch: buff.ly/CfRhgWl

justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 5d

New report: 13 Canadian charities gave funds or hold Israel Bonds. Israel admits in SEC filings these bonds finance actions in Gaza since Oct 7, 2023—evidence they support genocide. Tell @CanRevAgency to investigate. Link in bio: buff.ly/6D0yXBS
#canadacomplicit #freepalestine #stopgenocide #CRA

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 7d

Today, the new Global Sanctions Coalition is calling for immediate sanctions against the World Zionist Organization and Israeli Minister Orit Strook as key architects of illegal settlements. It's time for Canada to take concrete action. Read more: tr.ee/GSC1
#SanctionIsraelNow

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 7d

Proud to endorse the Oct 4 rally by @palyouthmovement KW
📍 Gaukel Block, Kitchener-Waterloo
🕑 2 PM
KW is home to weapons companies fueling Israel’s genocide. We refuse silence. Stand with Gaza, expose Canadian complicity, fight for liberation. #ShutItDown4Gaza

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 8d

Stay connected with us on Telegram: buff.ly/10SQThw
✨Just Peace Advocates is a Canadian-based independent, non-profit working for human rights, international law, and justice. We stand with Palestine, support Indigenous sovereignty, and challenge Canadian complicity in war and apartheid.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 9d

Liberal MP Vince Gasparro reportedly went rogue last week, announcing that Irish anti-genocide rap group @kneecap32 was barred from Canada before approval. Email Immigration MP Diab + all Liberal MPs to demand they support Kneecap’s right to play. buff.ly/7CEmXyB

Grayscale background of a concert with people's hands raised in the foreground.
On the right, a photo of Kneecap --the three members-- also stands in
the foreground. Text reads: kneecap must play Email Immigration minister
Lena Diab and all Liberal MPs to demand they raise their voices in
favour of the pro-Palestinian group’s right to play scheduled
performances in Toronto and Vancouver.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 11d

Proud endorsers of the Rise up for Gaza rally by PYM Montreal and allies.
Two years of genocide and Canada’s complicity. On October 4 we march for over 700 days of resistance in Gaza and to demand an end to the silence and profits that fuel it.
Oct 4, 2PM
Place-des-Arts, Montreal

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 12d

Global Sumud Flotilla members, including Canadians, are risking their lives to bring rice and baby formula to starving Palestinians in Gaza. After Israel’s attack in international waters, Italy and Spain are sending naval vessels. Demand Canada do the same, send HMCS St. John’s now.
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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 12d

Check out @CBCNews coverage here: buff.ly/4VFIf4N

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 12d

Read the full letters here: buff.ly/F3GNcT7

Canada Soccer must take action to comply with by-laws

This week, we sent two letters to the Board of Canada Soccer, demanding they ensure the Israel Football Association is suspended from FIFA.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 12d

This week, we sent two letters to the Board of Canada Soccer, demanding they take action to ensure the Israel Football Association (IFA) is suspended from FIFA and the UEFA. Email Canada Soccer now: buff.ly/oWh2cC6

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This week, we sent two letters to the Board of Canada Soccer.
1 Sent to the Board President, outlining Canada Soccer and FIFA’s responsibilities under their own regulations and international law.

2 270+ legal experts, journalists, healthcare workers, etc., wrote directly to Board Vice President Bérubé, whose “passion for human rights is matched only by his passion for soccer.”

We specifically sent Bérubé a letter based on his history with the UN Human Rights Commission and his “sustained commitment to the rights of people with disabilities” which garnered him two honorary doctorates.

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Israel, the IFA, and its players are in grave violation of FIFA Statutes, the FIFA Human Rights Policy, and international law. The IFA:
organizes FIFA-sanctioned games in illegal settlements

fails to manage its affairs independently of the Israeli government and military

provides tangible support to the military, and

supports its players who incite genocide and its clubs that are belligerently racist, all in violation of FIFA and UEFA Statutes as well as international law.

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Meanwhile, FIFA and the UEFA fund the IFA with millions in shekels annually.

Canada Soccer, FIFA, and the UEFA took swift and immediate action by refusing to play Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Yet, they have utterly failed to take action to support Palestinian football and/or provide any assistance in the face of unimaginable horrors.
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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 13d

Join this critical webinar launching a new report exposing Canadian companies complicit in building Israeli F-35s—and the unprecedented horrors these jets are unleashing. buff.ly/o26pNum @SftPCanada @WBWCanada and others

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 19d

Please email the university leaders to demand they reinstate the room for the talk tonight (Sept. 19) that was confirmed three weeks ago: tr.ee/WLU

Wilfred Laurier University cancels talk on Canada and the Genocide in Gaza

Late Thursday (September 18th) afternoon Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) abruptly cancelled the room booking for a talk on Canada and the Genocide in Gaza with retired professor Peter Eglin, author…

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 20d

Demand Canada follow its international legal obligations before they become *more* responsible for Israel’s occupation, apartheid, and genocide tr.ee/notice

Canada On Notice: Tell the Government to Take Action Against Genocide, Apartheid, and Occupation

Email PM Carney and UN Ambassador Bob Rae to demand they follow their international legal obligations before they become more responsible for Israel’s occupation, apartheid, and genocide. In…

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 22d

Following pressure from Zionist groups, St. Paul's Bloor Street Anglican has cancelled a scheduled NDP leadership campaign event featuring @EnglerYves @Mivasair University of Toronto student organizer @sararasikh and former Canadian Union of Postal Workers President @@Mike_Palecek

justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 22d

Don't Cave to Pro-Genocide pressure!! Urge this Anglican church in Toronto to reinstate an event cancelled under Zionist pressure. buff.ly/Jg1QUSd

Page split in two black up and turn page, white below. Top says" tell st paul bloor street dont cave to pro-genocide pressure" Bottom has logos to the right BDS coalition, CFPI, OPRA, JPA. A scan code to the left and above a pic of the church the words: Urge this Anglican church in Toronto to reinstate an event canclled under Zionist pressure.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 27d

Yet, Canada has chosen to renew it's ties with India, even despite CSIS warning in its June report of India's continued interference in Canadian affairs. Canada's renewal of ties sends a message that Canada is unwilling to hold India to account, but willing to grant it impunity.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 27d

Yet, Canada has chosen to renew it's ties with India, even despite CSIS warning in its June report of India's continued interference in Canadian affairs. Canada's renewal of ties sends a message that Canada is unwilling to hold India to account, but willing to grant it impunity.

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 27d

Kashmir is being actively ignored in Canada's scramble to renew ties with India. India both illegally occupies Kashmir & has also annexed and colonized the territory. India subjects Kashmiri people to land grabs, evictions, incarceration, and harassment. buff.ly/QMeV0AS?

Kashmir is being actively ignored in Canada’s scramble to renew ties with India

Send a letter to Foreign Affairs Minister Anand and Prime Minister Carney. India both illegally occupies Kashmir and has also annexed and colonized the territory. The processes of occupation,…

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justpeaceadvocates.ca @justpeaceadvocates.bsky.social · 28d

Protestors from St. John's to Vancouver demanded the CRA: Launch Immediate Investigations, Close the Loopholes to prevent "burner" charities, Uphold the Law: Apply the War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Act to the charitable sector.
Read more: buff.ly/jVt8LTq #CRA #StopSubsidizingGenocide

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