Statement on Gaza flotillas
In difficult situations of conflict, it is important to respect people’s right to peaceful protest, and the protection and safety of all parties involved must be a priority. Earlier this week, I met with the Israeli Ambassador and urged the …
Petition – Gaza
The petitioners call upon the Government of Canada to condemn Israel’s lethal assault on the freedom flotilla in international waters, insist on thorough and independent international investigations into the tragedy, and call upon the Government of Canada to put pressure on Israel to lift the blockade of Gaza.
Canada Welcomes Israel’s Decision to Ease Restrictions on Gaza
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the Government of Israel’s announcement on restrictions on Gaza:
“Canada welcomes the decision of the Government of Israel to ease restrictions on transfers of supplies into Gaza. This should increase the amount of humanitarian aid reaching the affected population of Gaza.
Independent Public Commission Concerning Flotilla Incident
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding Israel’s decision to establish an independent public commission which will be mandated to examine events related to the Gaza flotilla incident:
Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, as I was saying yesterday, Canada has called for and obviously supports an impartial, credible and transparent inquiry. Canada is convinced that Israel’s inquiry into this tragic incident will be impartial, credible and transparent.
Foreign Affairs
“Out Of The Way”
This is the last post in this series on the flotilla incident, and it’s more personal.
Counsel to People of Faith
People of all faiths prayed long and hard this past week over the flotilla incident and the resulting loss of life. Our religious traditions, especially those of the great three faiths – Islam, Christianity, Judaism – found their origins in that part of the world that filled the front pages of the news these last days.
Counsel to Average Canadians
What a hard week. By one of the comments you’ve seen that I’ve lost some votes, picked up some others. It was never about that anyway.
Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, some people living in the comfort and safety of western democracies find it easy to criticize those who must fight terror on the front lines on a daily basis. Maybe these critics would feel differently if they had to live next door to Hamas.
