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Background image of a group of individuals, mostly Palestine Red Crescent Society workers, holding signs showing their colleagues who are imprisoned or forcibly displaced by Israel. This was part of protests in Gaza City in support of Palestinian Prisoners' Day 2026. Text reads: Palestinian Prisoners’ Day 2026

16Apr-26

Let’s Be In Solidarity for Palestinian Prisoners’ Day 2026

2026 marks the 52nd anniversary of the first Palestinian Prisoners’ Day. Since 1974 “April 17 has stood as a defining moment in Palestinian national consciousness....

Green background with black text: Take action with our resource guide for divestment report exposing 100+ Canadian financial institutions. Letter Templates, FAQ’s, and Other Ways to Get Involved In the bottom right is a photo of the apartheid wall in the occupied West Bank, with a painting by Taqi Spateen of an Israeli bulldozer attempting to destroy a Palestinian house.

15Apr-26

Take action with our practical resource guide for the recent divestment report exposing 100+ Canadian financial institutions

Our recent report, “Divesting from Israeli Occupation, Apartheid, and Genocide” provides the analysis of more than 100 Canadian financial institutions. This includes 11 pensions,...

Dark background with nearly transparent white wispy smoke. Red text reads: NEWS RELEASE April 14, 2026 As Canadians Struggle with Rising Cost of Living, National Organizations Denounce Canada’s Plans to Lead New DSRB “War Bank”

14Apr-26

Press Release: As Canadians Struggle with Rising Cost of Living, National Organizations Denounce Canada’s Plans to Lead New DSRB “War Bank”

Civil society organizations condemn Carney’s efforts to make Canada’s economy dependant on weapons finance, while Canadians bear the cost of global instability LINK TO LETTER: <a...</a...

Dark background with nearly transparent white wispy smoke. Green text reads: NEWS RELEASE April 9, 2026. New report exposes more than 100 Canadian financial institutions invested in $526 billion USD in companies complicit in Israel’s occupation, apartheid, and genocide In the bottom right is a photo of the apartheid wall in the occupied West Bank, with a painting by Taqi Spateen of an Israeli bulldozer attempting to destroy a Palestinian house.

9Apr-26

Press Release: New report exposes more than 100 Canadian financial institutions invested in $526 billion USD in companies complicit in Israel’s occupation, apartheid, and genocide

IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2026 As Israel continues to escalate its violence across occupied Palestine and Lebanon, Canada continues to fund its crimes. This

Beige background with black text: Divesting from Israeli occupation, apartheid, and genocide. New report shows over $526 billion USD invested in complicit companies by more than 100 Canadian financial institutions including pensions, banks, and insurance companies. In the bottom right is a photo of the apartheid wall in the occupied West Bank, with a painting by Taqi Spateen of an Israeli bulldozer attempting to destroy a Palestinian house.

8Apr-26

New Report! Divesting from Israeli Occupation, Apartheid, and Genocide

We are grateful to be releasing a brand new report analyzing the investments of more than 100 Canadian financial institutions. This analysis reveals over $526...

Background photo is of Al Aqsa Mosque, with a cross in the front and text reads: This Easter, say no to tax breaks that support injustice. Demand that the CRA take action against charities that back occupation.

1Apr-26

While the church celebrates the hope of Jesus, it funds the ethnic cleansing of his home and people

As Easter approaches, Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the coming of their Saviour. Yet, in the birthplace of said Saviour, Christians are persecuted...

"Background photo of a vineyard in occupied Palestine. To the right is a cut out of three wine bottles (a red, white, and rose). Text reads: Canada: Stop Importing wine supporting war crimes and apartheid. Write to the relevant federal government agencies and provincial regulators and demand they immediately end the importation of all ‘Israeli’ alcohol"

31Mar-26

Canada: Stop Importing wine supporting war crimes and apartheid

Late in 2025, Just Peace Advocates with Al Haq released the report “How Canada Supports the ‘Israeli’ Alcohol Industry Which Is Embedded in Occupation...

Background of beautiful rolling hills in Jericho. The hills are green with grass and date palms in the foreground. Text reads: Land Day. 50 Years and Counting.from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

30Mar-26

Land Day 2026: 50 years and counting

On the 50th anniversary of the first ever Land Day: We recognize the historical and ongoing nature of ‘Israel’s’ settler-colonization. Across all of occupied Palestine...

`Background photo from Quds News Network of multiple israeli prison guards holding a Palestnian mans hands behind his head while he's hunched over, while walking through a door in a presumed detention centre. "Our call stands: Stop the Prisoners’ Execution Law" Demand action now: tr.ee/stop-law`

30Mar-26

Our call stands: Stop the Prisoners’ Execution Law

This law was passed by the Israeli Knesset on March 30, 2026. Its passing marks a dangerous and unprecedented escalation in Israel’s pursuit of Palestinian erasure. This...

29Mar-26

Canada: Sanction Israel’s E1 Settlement Project Now!

Israel wants to further split Palestine into a series of disconnected enclaves. We have to stop them. Join us in calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney...