Collingwood For Palestine
Yes — YOU have a duty to stop genocide. Standing for justice, dignity, and peace.
What You Can Do — Right Now
Every call, email, and share matters. Do one thing today and invite one other person to act with you.
No More Loopholes: Arms Embargo Now
Canada is still sending arms to Israel that are being used to commit a genocide by exploiting export loopholes. Email your MP to make it known that you demand a proper arms embargo NOW.
Call & Email Your MP
- Find your MP: House of Commons lookup
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“Hello, my name is [your name], and I’m a constituent in [your riding]. The UN has confirmed that Israel’s assault on Gaza is a genocide.” … See more “ Despite this, Canada remains complicit by continuing weapons exports and refusing to close the U.S. loophole that sends Canadian-made parts into Israeli warplanes, helicopters, and drones. I’m urging you to support MP Jenny Kwan’s No More Loopholes Act, and to demand sanctions on Israel, unrestricted humanitarian access, and an immediate ceasefire — not just empty statements. Your constituents deserve to see a public post and statement condemning the genocide and committing to end Canada’s complicity. Thank you.”
Know Your Rights (Ontario)
- Peaceful assembly on sidewalks and public squares is protected. Keep entrances clear; don’t block traffic.
- Noise: reasonable chanting is fine; follow any local noise by-laws if warned.
- Filming: people may film in public. If someone is harassing or obstructing, calmly state “Please give me space,” document, and step away.
- Police/by-law: you can ask if you’re being detained. If not, you can leave. You don’t have to provide ID unless legally required (e.g., driving).
Accounts to Follow
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Understanding the Genocide — Key Facts
Featured UN Reports on Gaza
UN Human Rights Council – Commission of Inquiry (A/HRC/60/CRP.3, Sep 2025):
Determines Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have committed and are continuing to commit genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese — “From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide” (A/HRC/59/23, Jul 2025)
Examines how long-standing structures of occupation evolved into an “economy of genocide,” including supplier states’ roles and recommended embargo/accountability measures.
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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese – “Anatomy of a Genocide” (A/HRC/55/73, Mar 2024):
Finds patterns of genocidal acts in Israel’s assault on Gaza, calling for arms embargoes and international accountability.
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International Law (ICJ / ICC)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) addresses state responsibility and provisional measures; The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates individual criminal responsibility (war crimes, crimes against humanity, etc.). States have duties to prevent and not aid grave breaches.
NGO & UN Reporting
Major humanitarian and human-rights orgs document civilian casualties, targeting of infrastructure, obstruction of aid, and displacement.
Canada’s Role
Canada refuses to acknowledge genocide while continuing weapons exports — including via the U.S. — and abstaining on key UN votes. These choices risk complicity and weaken global accountability.
Learn moreDespite obligations under the Genocide Convention, officials have authorized arms transfers and offered only vague “concerns” in international forums. Silence and equivocation send a message that genocide can continue without consequence. Constituents must press MPs to demand a ceasefire, stop arms transfers, and align Canadian policy with international law.
Propaganda & Myths
Anti-Zionism ≠ Antisemitism
Critique of state policy/ideology is not hatred of Jewish people. Many Jewish groups and scholars oppose Zionism or current state policies.
- Support Jewish–Palestinian solidarity; oppose racism in all forms.
- Target policies and actions, not identities.
“It Began on Oct 7”
Context spans decades of dispossession, occupation, blockade, and repeated escalations. Understanding the longer history helps explain present realities.
“Hamas Steals Aid”
Relief agencies consistently highlight access restrictions, insecurity, and infrastructure collapse as primary barriers to aid, not routine theft.
“Right to Exist”
International law centers the rights of people (self-determination, protection of civilians). Legitimacy debates don’t override humanitarian obligations.
Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS)
Non-violent pressure helped end apartheid in South Africa — targeted boycotts can help now.
Consumer Boycotts
Focus spending away from companies profiting from occupation/settlements or implicated supply chains. Choose alternatives and tell companies why you switched.
Divestment
Ask institutions (pension funds, universities, municipalities) to screen investments for rights risks and to divest where appropriate.
Policy Sanctions
Advocate for export controls and compliance with international law. Constituents can influence MPs and ministers.
Ordinary People Make History
Flotillas
Civil society flotillas challenge blockades and keep attention on humanitarian needs and international law obligations.
Dockworkers
Workers exercising conscience — refusing to handle shipments — show how labour can reduce complicity.
Retail & Campus
Community boycotts, divestment votes, and teach-ins build literacy and shift policy conversations.
Updates & Upcoming Actions (Collingwood)
Weekly gathering at Collingwood Town Hall — Saturdays 10–11 AM.
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Contact & Community
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