Registration - In-house Organization

Subject Matters

• Foreign Affairs
• Immigration
• International Development
• International Relations
• International Trade
• Justice and Law Enforcement

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

• Encouraging legislative options to stop the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory.

Policies or Program

• Advocating for the appointment of a Special Envoy to monitor and advocate for the rights of Palestinian children under occupation.
• Canada’s record and reputation at the United Nations General Assembly – encouraging the principled support for all resolutions which aim to uphold human rights in the Middle East.
• Canadian policy supporting a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
• Encouraging meaningful engagement with the analysis and recommendations of human rights organizations on the ground in Palestine-Israel, including support for the legal analysis of crimes of apartheid as defined by international law.
• Encouraging participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Promote Palestinian Human Rights. The Task Force brings together legislators from North America and Europe to discuss initiatives to promote human rights in the region.
• Encouraging strengthened support for Palestinian civil society, and clear opposition to Israel’s terrorism designations which unjustly criminalize civil society organizations in occupied territory.
• Expressing concerns over the federal government’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, and the negative impacts on free expression and human rights advocacy.
• Getting Canada to call for a Ceasefire in Israel/Palestine
• Increased funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
• Recognition of the State of Palestine.
• Shifting Canada’s approach to the Israel-Palestinian conflict to reflect the fact that there are no negotiations presently taking place, and emphasizing the need for urgent action in support of human rights.
• Urging government attention to address all forms of racism and discrimination, including hatred against Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian Canadians.

Regulation

• Advocating for the review of Canada-Israel bilateral agreements to make sure that these do not contribute to violations of international humanitarian or human rights law.
• Advocating for the suspension of arms sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, and for proper adherence to the terms of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

Communication Techniques

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

• Canadian Heritage (PCH)
• Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
• Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
• House of Commons
• Office of the Procurement Ombudsman (OPO)
• Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
• Senate of Canada
• Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

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Suite 060
Saint-Laurent, QC  H4L 3X5
Canada

Telephone number: 438-380-5410