Toronto (GTA) World Beyond War

The day before, on Sunday July 19, Toronto Police had once again attacked protesters demanding an end to the genocide in Palestine, arresting 11 people while dozens were shoved to the ground, tackled, punched, and pinned under riot gear.

Manitoba Premier Kinew walks away from pipeline deal: “Our government will not treat consultation as a box to check after decisions are made,” he said. “We believe reconciliation requires shared decision-making from the start.” #cdnpoli winnipegsun.com/news/kinew-wal…

Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN acknowledges that depriving people of food is criminal. So what does that reveal about Canada, considering its economic, military, and diplomatic cooperation with Israel during the weaponized starvation of Gaza?

Another day, another “closed for training” at @AnitaAnandMP’s office. Stop hiding from your constituents. We demand action. No more meaningless statements. The people of conscious will see you tomorrow. #ArmsEmbargoNow #SanctionsNow #LetInAid #ActionNOW #FreePalestine

Take action now to demand Mayor Chow condemn police repression, uphold the right to protest, and act on her promises of care, safety, and belonging. 🔗actionnetwork.org/letters/mayorc…

Instead of defending our constitutional rights to speak out, Mayor Olivia Chow has remained silent or, worse, deflected responsibility — protecting Canada’s complicity rather than the people she serves.

This Monday when Olivia Chow was confronted about the criminalization of Torontonians protesting genocide, the mayor’s answer was “well, *I* don’t do the arresting..” We couldn't make this stuff up. Demand Mayor Chow uphold the right to protest: 🔗actionnetwork.org/letters/mayorc…

I hear @AnitaAnandMP agrees with this: starvation as a weapon of war is a violation of international law. It’s “unacceptable” she says, “we cannot allow [it]”, she says. That was back in May - now people are dying bc she did nothing to stop it from happening. She is unacceptable

The office of the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister is refusing to engage with anti-genocide protestors. Shame.

Seen at @AnitaAnandMP’s office today. Seems she doesn’t like constituents at her office demanding Canada stop involvement in genocide. I hope they’re doing training on the arms treaties, #IHL & human rights law. People of conscious will see you tomorrow. #SanctionsNow

Canada's free trade agreement with Israel extends preferential tax benefits to illegal settler businesses in the E1 zone (including Ma'ale Adumim) and treats exports as "Products of Israel." To stop and reverse land theft, Canada must cancel CIFTA & ban trade with settlements.

Canadian Doctor @yipengGe is aboard the latest flotilla trying to reach Gaza with badly needed humanitarian aid. Earlier today, Canada called the Israeli government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance unacceptable. I urge Canada to demand the Handala's safe passage.

I cannot even tell you how powerful this action was today by an Egyptian outside the Egyptian embassy in the Netherlands, protesting his country's complicity in the genocide against Gaza. Here are some quick thoughts from a Palestinian and Arabic speaker. 1/

Canada recognizes that Israel is weaponizing starvation, and for the first time is calling for “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire.” But how many more will be killed by Israel's bombing and starvation before Canada moves past words to action? Canadians want our…

The @LemkinInstitute is calling on every leader in the world to step in immediately with measures that ensure food and water gets into Gaza right now. No more discussions, meetings, reports, sessions, summits. GET FOOD AND WATER INTO GAZA NOW. IF YOU HAVE THE POWER, YOU…

Words are meaningless when you continue to provide military and other support to Israel, @AnitaAnandMP. The level of depraved forced starvation in Gaza is unprecedented. No medical protocols exist to feed the starved under this level of siege. We will be here day after day.…

The only thing clear about Canada's message is that the minister will continue to say "we are prepared to take further action" while refusing to ever actually do so.

Every day, @AnitaAnandMP, we’re showing up in front of your office until Canada puts words into action. Arms Embargo Now. END Canada’s complicity in Genocide. Sanction Israel for War Crimes #freepalestine #canadastoparmingisrael

Act NOW Anita. Palestinians need more than just words.