The purpose of The Tribunal is:
“To document the multiple ways that Canadian entities – including government bodies, corporations, universities, charities, media, and other cultural institutions – have enabled and continue to enable the settler colonization and genocide of Palestinians, and to articulate what justice and reparations would require. Disrupting the victim/expert dichotomy, testimonies by survivors from Palestine will be woven throughout the hearings as a source of expert knowledge on what justice would entail. A Panel of Eminent Elders will be invited to listen to the witness testimonies and draft a report outlining the Tribunal’s findings.”
Below, you will find a compilation of materials from our past and present work that demonstrate Canada’s participation in and facilitation of the settler colonization and genocide of Palestinians.
Table of Contents
- Key resources / statements about overarching Canadian accountability
- Illegal recruiting for a foreign military
- Genocide
- Apartheid
- Illegal occupation and war crimes
- Divestment and business complicity
- Canada to Israel charity pipeline
- Anti-Palestinian racism
- Sanctions
- International law
- Culture
- Education
- Healthcare
- Additional resources
Key resources / statements about overarching Canadian accountability
Canadian government complicity
Our goal is and always will be solidarity with the Palestinian people. As a Canadian organization based in the imperial core, one of the ways we show active solidarity is by holding our government accountable for its complicity in occupation, apartheid, and genocide. For instance, in November 2024, we answered the call for input for the report of the Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory to the Human Rights Council 58th session, with a dozen submissions. We also submitted over 800 companies and organizations in June 2024 to be considered for addition to the UN Database.
Arms Embargo Now
Protect Palestinian Children Now
One of Just Peace Advocates’ original initiatives was the introduction of DCIP’s “No Way to Treat A Child” program in Canada. While the program has evolved over the last 7+ years, JPA continues to work with DCIP on “Protect Palestinian Children Now.” Key has been the consistent focus over the years related to the treatment of children–from the use of military law, to extra judicial killing to genocide–the focus on exposing Canadian elected officials and civil society leaders lack of speaking out, speaks volumes of the government and society’s complicity.
Canada’s UN voting record
Canada’s 2020 UNSC bid
Illegal recruiting for a foreign military
In October 2020, Just Peace Advocates with the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute made a submission to the Attorney General to investigate illegal Israeli military recruiting as per section 11 of the Foreign Enlistment Act. AG Lamettti indicated to le Devoir reporter Marie Vastel that the case had been sent to the RCMP for investigation. Subsequently further details were provided by Just Peace Advocates to the RCMP. There has been no indication from the RCMP to Just Peace Advocates that they have closed the investigation. Civil society engaged through letter writing, webinars and social media, and the issues have subsequently become well known. In 2025 with the declaration of Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine, it would be expected that Section 10 of the Act would also apply, thus meaning it is not only illegal to aid and abet recruiting, but to serve in a foreign military.
Genocide
Illegal occupation and war crimes
A focus on East Jerusalem
A focus on Gaza
Just Peace Advocates initial launch involved a joint initiative with Al Haq, Gaza 20/20. This saw events in six provinces and about 40 cities. From 2018, Gaza has been a focus fo JPA–with all eyes on Gaza.
“Israeli” products
Divestment and business complicity
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
Since 2020, JPA has analyzed CPP, and had adjoining campaigns of awareness, exposure and accountability.
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
Since 2021, JPA has analyzed CDPQ and had adjoining campaigns with engagement with the Quebec coalition in 2024.
Public pension plans
Canadian banks
Canadian companies
Canada to Israel charity pipeline
Information about various charities and the pipeline
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Complaints to the CRA
Anti-Palestinian racism
The IHRA
Silencing and constitutional rights in Canada, anti-Palestinian racism, and silencing Palestinian voices in Palestine
A key purpose of Just Peace Advocates’ being established with the focus on legal and tactical leadership and advice. This saw the legal and tactical guide being developed in 2020, and most recently refreshed in 2025.
