Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

Cemeteries & Funerals

These Canadians went to the funeral for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon Among thousands of mourners packed into Lebanon’s largest sports arena was Charlotte Kates, the Vancouver-based co-founder of Samidoun

February 24, 2025   

(National Post) At least three Canadians were present at the recent funeral of the assassinated leader of Hezbollah — including the Vancouver-based founder of the designated terrorist group Samidoun. On Sunday, thousands of mourners packed into Lebanon’s largest sports arena for the […]

News: North America

Member of pro-Palestinian group calls Hamas terror designation ‘problematic’ Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East board member made comment during CP24 interview

January 27, 2025   

(Toronto Sun) Questions are being asked after a board member of a prominent Canadian pro-Palestinian organization described the terror designation of Hamas as “problematic.” During a Jan. 15 interview on CP24’s Live at Five newscast, Dalia El Farra — introduced by anchors […]

Academics & Education

School board promises ‘thorough investigation’ into playing of Gaza protest song at Remembrance Day ceremony The school’s principal, Aaron Hobbs, at first defended the song's use, saying it was an attempt to bring diversity and inclusion to Remembrance Day. He later apologized

November 12, 2024   

(National Post) Ottawa’s public school board has launched an investigation into a school’s Remembrance Day ceremony that featured a Palestinian protest song about peace in Gaza as the musical accompaniment at school assemblies. The Arabic-language song was played three times at the […]

Academics & Education

School board admits mistake using ‘Free Palestine’ as example of violence in dress code Advocates from London's Palestinian community say they were hurt to see the slogan in new guidelines

November 16, 2022   

(CBC) The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is facing criticism for using the slogan “Free Palestine” as an example of a label on clothing that could incite violence. The example appeared in guidelines outlining the new dress code for students. It sparked complaints from community […]