Press Statements

Commentary

In its efforts to broaden Canadian awareness and perspectives on developments in the Middle East, CJPME tries to comment periodically on developments related to the Middle East. Please let us know if you think there’s an issue that needs some attention from CJPME.

 Press StatementsDate
Human Rights Council appoints flotilla inquiry panel; Israel balksJuly 28, 2010
Israeli forces destroy Bedouin village, leaving 300 homelessJuly 28, 2010
Photo Exhibit on Gaza opening in London on August 17thJuly 28, 2010
CJPME membership confirms new Board Members at AGMJuly 26, 2010
Video reveals Netanyahu contempt for Oslo Accords and USJuly 23, 2010
Palestinian President states conditions for peace talks with IsraelJuly 23, 2010
Despite contradictory evidence, Israeli inquiry justifies its commandos’ attackJuly 14, 2010
Plan for demolitions in East Jerusalem sparks violence and criticismJuly 12, 2010
Hamilton Presbytery of United Church opening Gaza photo exhibitionJuly 06, 2010
G-8 Declaration calls Gaza blockade “unsustainable” June 30, 2010
Toronto Pride Week organizers lift gag on Queers Against Israeli ApartheidJune 28, 2010
Growing number of performers choosing to boycott IsraelJune 28, 2010
Israeli Gaza blockade announcement silent on issue of Gazan exportsJune 23, 2010
Proposed Israeli law would make supporting boycott a crimeJune 21, 2010
Political rivals attack Davies on impolitic commentsJune 16, 2010
A Canadian will participate as observer in the inquiry launched by IsraelJune 15, 2010
Israel loosens blockade of Gaza to defuse pressure for international investigationJune 15, 2010
Pixies boycott Israel, cancel concertJune 14, 2010
Eyewitness accounts of the Israel commando’s assault on the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotillaJune 08, 2010
Toronto Gay Pride Parade Grand Marshal resigns over Pride Board’s censorship of QuAIA; 23 others return awards in protest June 07, 2010
Photo Exhibit on Gaza opening in TorontoJune 07, 2010
Egypt opens border with GazaJune 03, 2010
Palestinian doctor offers message of reconciliation after loss of three daughtersJune 02, 2010
UN Security Council demands inquiry into Gaza aid flotilla attackJune 02, 2010
Israeli attack on humanitarian aid flotilla leaves up to 19 dead, provokes international condemnationsMay 31, 2010
Costello’s cancellation of Israel concerts sets exampleMay 31, 2010
Toronto mayoralty candidate moves to oblige Gay Pride Week to exclude Queers Against Israeli Apartheid from ParadeMay 27, 2010
Ontario premier misses opportunity to raise human rights during meeting with Israeli PMMay 26, 2010
Photo Exposition on Gaza opening in OttawaMay 26, 2010
Israeli PM may face charges if he visits TorontoMay 25, 2010
Freedom Flotilla en route to Gaza to deliver aidMay 20, 2010
Israel blocks Noam Chomsky’s entry into the West BankMay 18, 2010
US Secretary of State urges nuclear-weapons-free Middle East May 14, 2010
Washington meeting between Abbas and Obama imminentMay 05, 2010
Al Jazeera English service now on air in CanadaMay 05, 2010
University of Manitoba Student Union moves swiftly to defend free speech rights of Israeli Apartheid Week organizersMay 04, 2010
Israel introduces a programme to deport PalestiniansApril 30, 2010
Manitoba Legislature rejects resolution denouncing Israeli Apartheid WeekApril 20, 2010
Manitoba MLAs debate motion to restrict campus freedom of expression on Israeli policiesApril 13, 2010
CJPME reaffirms opposition to violence, in wake of allegation of violent attack on pro-Israel Carleton University studentsApril 13, 2010
Dr. Moustafa Barghouti’s tour rescheduled for May 6-8, 2010April 13, 2010
Canada Post issues stamp commemorating Canada-Israel relations, despite long-standing diplomatic differencesApril 12, 2010
Book on anti-Semitism challenges Parliamentary coalition’s objectivity April 06, 2010
Greater Quebec Area to host CJPME Photo Exposition on GazaApril 01, 2010
Former diplomat lambastes Tories and Liberals for contributing to turmoil in the Middle East through short-sighted foreign policiesMarch 30, 2010
European Parliament endorses Goldstone reportMarch 29, 2010
UN Human Rights Council condemns Israeli plans for further colonies in East JerusalemMarch 29, 2010
Iraqi elections: a crucial step in the national reconciliation processMarch 22, 2010
Israeli Army declares West Bank protest villages a 'closed military area'March 22, 2010
Harper Government obstructs visit of Respected Palestinian LeaderMarch 19, 2010
Israeli pursuit of illegal colony expansion snubs US ally and disrupts move for indirect talksMarch 12, 2010
Canadian government remains silent about provocative Israeli announcement on heritage sites in West BankMarch 12, 2010
European Court of Justice rules that products from Israeli colonies in Palestinian Territories cannot receive preferential trade treatmentMarch 12, 2010
Tainted by partisanship, The Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat anti-Semitism loses Bloc Quebecois membersMarch 12, 2010
Dr. Mustafa Barghouti to tour three Canadian citiesMarch 09, 2010
TDSB Director attempts to restrict academic freedom March 08, 2010
Liberal Leader Ignatieff reverses position on Israeli ApartheidMarch 03, 2010
Ontario MPPs approve motion which ignores factual record on Israeli regimeMarch 02, 2010
CJPME and Cinema du Parc win battle to host Gaza Exposition February 22, 2010
Gaza Photo Expo Threatened with ClosureFebruary 16, 2010
US Politicians call for end of Siege to Gaza February 09, 2010
After Canada cuts funds to UNRWA, US announces $40 million contribution February 05, 2010
Supreme Court confirms Omar Khadr’s rights violatedJanuary 29, 2010
Canada still unclear about intentions for funding to UNRWA January 28, 2010
Canada to withdraw its funding to UNRWAJanuary 21, 2010
Egypt prevents the Gaza Freedom March from proceedingJanuary 20, 2010
Canadians deplore CIDA cuts to Christian NGO KAIROSJanuary 18, 2010
Statement relating to CJPME’s Human Drama in Gaza Photo ExpositionJanuary 14, 2010
Egypt proceeds with underground barrier on border with GazaJanuary 13, 2010
Photo Exposition on Gaza opening in MontrealJanuary 04, 2010
Operation “Cast Lead” – one year later, justice still eludes PalestiniansDecember 27, 2009
Egypt announces it will block historic MarchDecember 23, 2009
Arrest warrant issued in Britain for former Israeli Foreign Minister for war crimesDecember 21, 2009
Statement relating to CJPME’s Delegation to OttawaDecember 03, 2009
CRTC approves Al-Jazeera’s Application to BroadcastNovember 26, 2009
Tories, Liberals, compete to demonstrate blind support for IsraelNovember 20, 2009
Lebanon: a new national unity government is formedNovember 16, 2009
Palestinians Commemorate Five-Year Anniversary of Palestinian Leader’s DeathNovember 11, 2009
UN General Assembly adopts a resolution in support of the Goldstone reportNovember 10, 2009
Israeli expands its control over natural resources of PalestiniansNovember 04, 2009
US acquiesces to Israeli illegal colonies expansionNovember 02, 2009
Human Rights Council backs the Goldstone reportOctober 22, 2009
Rising Arab-American Comedian featured at CJPME FundraiserOctober 20, 2009
Canadian Organizations support Addameer in raising awareness of rights abuses in IsraelOctober 19, 2009
Author Norman Finkelstein to tour Seven Canadian CitiesOctober 06, 2009
BDS Campaign expands with addition of Unions in EuropeSeptember 28, 2009
Palestinian village’s Court Case is dismissed by Quebec JudgeSeptember 28, 2009
CJPME welcomes Goldstone report’s recommendationsSeptember 18, 2009
CJPME and other Organizations make Submission to CPCCASeptember 15, 2009
Omar Khadr: Supreme Court to hear the government’s appealSeptember 04, 2009
Israel imposes new travel restrictions on CanadiansSeptember 01, 2009
Israeli Evictions in East Jerusalem violate International LawAugust 23, 2009
Comprehensive Middle East Policy Recommendation Proposes positive new Direction for CanadaAugust 21, 2009
Gaza Freedom March aims to Break Siege on GazaAugust 07, 2009
Israel engaging in acts of piracyJuly 15, 2009
BC education minister gives in to Israel LobbyJuly 03, 2009
Israel used disproportionate and indiscriminate force: AI reportJuly 03, 2009
Hearing for Bil’in “went extremely well,” Canadian lawyer saysJune 29, 2009
Netanyahu makes just two-state solution impossibleJune 18, 2009
“Anti-Zionist Palestinian-Hebrew” Makes Four-City Stop to Discuss Mid-East SolutionJune 15, 2009
Obama speech should be taken with cautious optimismJune 05, 2009
Foreign Affairs Minister’s comments, step in right directionJune 02, 2009
ROM ignoring obligations by importing Dead Sea ScrollsJune 01, 2009
‘Occupation 101’ Screening Kicks Off London ChapterMay 25, 2009
Queens Park Motion to exonerate Israel and censure CanadiansMay 22, 2009
CJPME Hosts Managing Director of Al Jazeera in TorontoMay 19, 2009
CJPME: Support Al Jazeera English in CanadaMay 18, 2009
Walkout and boycott of UN Racism Conference ShamefulMay 05, 2009
Event for parliamentarians falsely attacks Palestinian Educational InstitutionsMarch 31, 2009
Palestinian Land Day; March 30, 2009March 30, 2009
Funding for Post-Secondary Ontario Institutions should ensure full Academic FreedomMarch 30, 2009
CJPME brings award-winning documentary on Israeli-Palestinian conflict to OttawaMarch 26, 2009
British MP Galloway banned from CanadaMarch 23, 2009
CUPE Ontario boycotts Israeli Military ResearchMarch 17, 2009
American Activist died for the cause of JusticeMarch 16, 2009
Diverse Canadian Group meets with Parliamentarians on Middle EastMarch 06, 2009
World Court Scrutinized Israeli Wall Despite OppositionFebruary 23, 2009
Irwin Cotler's campaign against IranFebruary 17, 2009
Canadian position on humanitarian relief to Gaza an enigmaFebruary 16, 2009
Radio-Canada Ombudsman’s Review is highly flawed February 06, 2009
On Anniversary of Report, Canadian Government still indifferent to attacks on UNFebruary 06, 2009
Canada condones human rights violations January 14, 2009
Harper position on UN school bombing unacceptableJanuary 07, 2009
Renowned Middle-East Scholar to visit OntarioJanuary 06, 2009
Toronto - Civilian deaths mount in Gaza ground invasionJanuary 05, 2009
Toronto - Brutal and devastating military strikes against GazaDecember 29, 2008
Toronto - Israel deports UN human rights officialDecember 17, 2008
Toronto - Over one million Palestinians in Gaza facing Severe Deprivation December 15, 2008
Toronto - December 14 marks de facto annexation of the Golan December 14, 2008
Toronto - Refugees allowed to return home, UN says December 11, 2008
Toronto - December 10 Marks International Human Rights Day December 10, 2008
Toronto - First Palestinian uprising, 40 years of occupationDecember 09, 2008
Montreal - Canada unclear on desire to ban Cluster BombsNovember 30, 2008
Montreal - Celebration of a Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on November 29th November 29, 2008
Montreal - South African legal expert, John Dugard, tours Canada with CJPMENovember 10, 2008
Toronto - "My Name is Rachel Corrie" - A stage production by the Organic Underground Collective October 30, 2008
Toronto – Israeli Occupation on Trial: Panel Events with Canadian Lawyer for Palestinian VillageSeptember 18, 2008
Montreal – Anniversary of Resolution 478 Reaffirming the international status of JerusalemAugust 20, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Stresses Respect for Resolution 1701 on Anniversary of Ceasefire in Lebanon August 14, 2008
Montreal – CJPME reiterates need for Canadian response on Israeli ColoniesAugust 01, 2008
Montreal – CJPME echoes concerns raised in Human Rights Watch Report concerning Palestinian FactionsJuly 31, 2008
Montreal – CJPME remembers the tragedy of the Destruction of LebanonJuly 25, 2008
Montreal – CJPME welcomes World Public Opinions Survey on Israel-Palestine July 24, 2008
Montreal – CJPME welcomes landmark Quebec LawsuitJuly 21, 2008
Montreal – CJPME applauds Louise Arbour's Tenure as the UN HCHRJuly 01, 2008
Montreal – CJPME welcomes Israel-Hamas truce and cessation of Israel's siege of GazaJune 20, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Deeply Troubled by Canada's Loss in International StatureJune 09, 2008
Toronto – CJPME Condemns Israeli Arrest of outspoken academic Norman FinkelsteinMay 23, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Invites Canadians to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Palestinian NakbaMay 15, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Supports Reconciliation and Unity in LebanonMay 12, 2008
Montreal – CJPME believes the Canada-Israel relationship needs scrutinyMay 12, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Applauds President Jimmy Carter's Peace InitiativeMay 06, 2008
Montreal – CJPME calls on Canada to strongly condemn Israel's continued illegal colonization and expansion in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesApril 29, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Opposes Canada's intent to Cooperate with Israel on "Public Security" April 23, 2008
Montreal – CJPME Hosts Dr. Norman Finkelstein on a Canadian TourApril 21, 2008
Montreal – Canada must do more to protect its PeacekeepersFebruary 15, 2008
Montreal - "Israel Lobby" author John Mearsheimer tours Canada with CJPME February 08, 2008
Montreal – For Nahr El-Bared, CJPME calls Canada to promote protection and aid civiliansJune 20, 2007
Montreal – CJPME laments demise of Palestinian Unity Government – Blames Western GovernmentsJune 18, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME presents award-winning documentary: Occupation 101June 16, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME calls Canada to push for Implementation of Amnesty International recommendations on Palestine / IsraelJune 13, 2007
  Ottawa – CJPME presents award-winning documentary: Occupation 101June 09, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME discusses merits of Saudi Peace Plan with over 50 Federal MPsJune 05, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME Meeting Discusses Saudi Plan and Palestinian Unity GovernmentMay 26, 2007
  Ottawa – CJPME Meeting Discusses Saudi Plan and Palestinian Unity GovernmentMay 12, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME welcomes Prof. Henri Habib to speak about the dynamics of Iraqi politicsApril 21, 2007
  Ottawa – Alexa McDonough speaks to CJPME about Canadian foreign affairs in the Middle EastApril 19, 2007
  Montreal – Canada applauds the creation of the Canada-Palestine Parliamentary AssociationApril 12, 2007
  Montreal – Canada must adopt findings of UN on ApartheidMarch 28, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME discusses success of Media Advocacy Case, and Plight of Palestinian Refugees outside IraqMarch 25, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME calls on Canada to Recognize Palestinian Unity GovernmentMarch 19, 2007
  Ottawa – CJPME discusses success of Media Advocacy Case against Globe and MailMarch 17, 2007
  Montreal – Ontario Press Council undermines key premise of Globe and Mail EditorialMarch 15, 2007
  Montreal – OPC Press Release becomes example of Shoddy JournalismMarch 15, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME announces successful completion of policy campaign based on Carter bookMarch 07, 2007
  Montreal – CJPME invites MP Omar Alghabra to speak to “Involvement in our Canadian democracy”February 24, 2007
  Ottawa – CJPME hosts panel on participation in Canada’s democracyFebruary 17, 2007
  Ottawa – CJPME hears refugees’ stories, reviews Palestine: Peace not ApartheidJanuary 20, 2007
  Montreal – Dr. Aruri presents “The “Peace Process” and Justice in Palestine”November 28, 2006
  Montreal – CJPME finds unjustifiable inconsistencies in Prime Minister’s statementsNovember 15, 2006
  Montreal – CJPME calls for an end to Israeli violence against PalestiniansNovember 11, 2006
  Ottawa – CJPME meets 40 MPs in OttawaNovember 07, 2006
  Montreal – Borys Wrzesnewskyj addresses CJPME on his post-war visit to LebanonOctober 28, 2006
  Montreal – Arab Voters in Ville St. Laurent and Ahuntsic hold Candidates AccountableJanuary 17, 2006
  Montreal – New Campaign to Amend the Canada-Israel Free Trade AgreementOctober 04, 2005
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