Montreal, July 31, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) cautiously welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state. However, CJPME expresses deep concern over the conditional nature of the statement and the domestic context in which it was made — particularly in light of new revelations about Canada’s complicity in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Continue reading

Montreal, July 30, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to finally commit to recognizing a Palestinian state and imposing a two-way arms embargo on Israel. According to the IPC, the worst-case scenario of famine is playing out in the Gaza Strip, and Israel is obstructing all real efforts for long term peace. It's now time for a major shift in Canada’s approach to Palestine and Israel. Continue reading

Montreal, July 10, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is sounding the alarm over Israel’s latest plans to forcibly displace Palestinians in Gaza and concentrate them in a sealed-off zone at the southern border with Egypt, in preparation for deporting them to other countries. CJPME echoes the concerns of UN officials and Holocaust historians who warn that these plans amount to "massive concentration camps," and urge Prime Minister Carney to denounce this crime against humanity. Continue reading

Montreal, June 13, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to forcefully condemn Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran, and to do everything possible to de-escalate and prevent further bloodshed. CJPME argues that Israel’s attack on Iranian cities is an illegal act of aggression, not self-defense, and must be viewed in the context of its expansionist goals. CJPME further warns that Canada’s unwillingness to confront Israeli aggression gravely undermines the safety of everyone in the region. Continue reading

Montreal, June 10, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes Canada’s targeted sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, which were announced today in a joint statement with the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Norway. Foreign Minister Anand says that the sanctions are in response to “inciting violence against Palestinians” and rhetoric calling for Palestinians to be “driven from their homes.” The specific measures include asset freezes and bans on entering the country. CJPME urges Canada not to focus on a few extremist individuals, but to broaden its sanctions to include additional Israeli political and military leaders who are responsible for crimes against humanity and genocide. Continue reading

Montreal, June 6, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is outraged to learn that Canada continued to export $18,906,035.86 in military goods and technology to Israel in 2024, according to Canada’s newly released annual report on military exports. Despite a ‘pause’ on new export approvals in January 2024, Canada has continued to transfer weapons and components into a context of genocide at a significant rate, making 2024 the sixth-highest year on record. CJPME reiterates its call for Canada to impose a two-way arms embargo using the Special Economic Measures Act and finally bring an end to all Canada-Israel military trade. Continue reading

Montreal, June 6, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to take immediate action to ensure the safety of the Freedom Flotilla, which is attempting to break Israel's siege on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. The Madleen, a civilian aid vessel operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), is expected to reach Gaza on Saturday, June 7, carrying urgent humanitarian aid including baby formula, medical supplies, food, and water filters. CJPME urges Canada to press Israel to allow its safe passage and pledge that any attacks on the flotilla would be met with sanctions. Continue reading

Montreal, June 4, 2025 – CJPME has sent a letter to Justice Minister Sean Fraser urging clarification about the RCMP’s possible war crimes investigation into Israeli military actions in Gaza. Click here to download the full letter as a PDF. Continue reading

Montreal, May 20, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes the joint statement by Canada, the United Kingdom and France threatening “concrete actions” in response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. For the first time, the three leaders described Israel’s latest military escalation in Gaza as “wholly disproportionate,” warned that denying aid to Gaza “risks” breaching international law, and pledged that they “will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions.” CJPME urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to follow through with immediate sanctions, noting that the threshold for action has long been surpassed. Continue reading

Montreal, May 15, 2025 - Today marks 77 years since the Nakba, which refers to the expulsion, destruction, and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians associated with the creation of Israel in 1948. While we advocate for the colonization of Palestine to be recognized by our leaders and institutions in Canada as an injustice, we are also witnessing the Nakba continue — and even accelerate — in Israel’s genocide in the occupied Gaza Strip and West Bank. Continue reading