Category: CPA Statements

Open letters and statements to the public from the Canada Palestine Association.

Stop Harassing anti-Genocide Advocates for Palestine!

Update – Individuals can sign on to this new statement from other groups: Open Letter in Support of Charlotte Kates and the Right to Free Expression

The repression against Palestinians and their supporters has been mounting across Canada in recent months; in every major city, there are cases of fraudulent charges (often later dropped) brought against activists who dare to clearly challenge the Zionist narrative. … Read more

Join us on March 15 to Shut Down Genocide Profiteering at Scotiabank Branches

All out on March 15 for complete divestment! No Genocide Profiteering! Shame on Scotiabank!
We are proud to be part of the global campaign to #ShutElbitDown and hold Israel’s arms industry and its investors accountable for their complicity in war crimes. MARCH 15: SHUT DOWN GENOCIDE PROFITEERING! Shut Down Scotiabank

Let’s keep up the pressure, our grassroots campaign is working. ScotiaBank reduced its Elbit Systems investment in the last quarter, but still stands as the largest foreign investor in this Israeli arms company, profiting off the killing and maiming of Palestinians.… Read more

The End of Settler Colonialism

The connections between indigenous people in Turtle Island and the indigenous people of Palestine run deep. Here on unceded territory in “Vancouver”, the unflinching solidarity from indigenous brothers and sisters has been essential in maintaining support for the five-month (and counting) battle against Israeli genocide and settler colonialism.  

In January of this year, a Liberation Conference was held that focused on and strengthened these bonds.… Read more

Endorsers for March 15: End Genocide Profiteering, Shame on Scotiabank

On Friday, March 15, “adopt” a Scotiabank branch and picket/ leaflet / shut it down! 

Endorsing Groups: 
BDS Vancouver-Coast Salish 
Canada Palestine Association 
Anakbayan BC 
BAYAN Canada 
Canada Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights 
Canadian BDS Coalition
Decolonial Solidarity Vancouver
Free Palestine BC
Freedom from War Coalition, Cowichan
Friends of the Filipino People in Struggle 
Gabriela BC 
Global Peace Alliance BC
ILPS Canada 
Independent Jewish Voices – Vancouver 
Jews Say No to Genocide
Just Peace Advocates
Niagara Movement for Justice in Palestine-Israel (NMJPI) 
North Shore for Palestine
Ontario Palestinian Rights Association (OPRA)
Palestine Solidarity Regina
Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU)
Project of Heart
Richmond4Palestine 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network
Students for Palestine Committee on Vancouver Island
Sulong UBC
Teachers for Palestine 
Toronto World Beyond War
United in Struggle
Vancouver Palestine Action Coalition
Vancouver Region CPC 
Youth for Palestine Vancouver

One hundred and fifty days into Israel’s latest genocidal massacre in Gaza, Canada’s political establishment remains wholly committed to providing diplomatic, military and economic support to Israel, even while the majority of people in this country support a ceasefire. … Read more

MARCH 15: SHUT DOWN GENOCIDE PROFITEERING! Shut Down Scotiabank

UPDATE: Check out the endorsers list for March 15 Day of Action.
On Friday, March 15, “adopt” a Scotiabank branch and picket/ leaflet / shut it down!
18+ ScotiaBank Branches Adopted so far for March 15 Day of Action to End Genocide Profiteering!

Over one hundred and forty days into Israel’s latest genocidal massacre in Gaza, Canada’s political establishment remains wholly committed to providing diplomatic, military and economic support to Israel, even while the majority of people in this country support a ceasefire. … Read more

We Refuse to be Intimidated, We will Continue to Defend Palestine

by Canada Palestine Association

Anti-Palestinian repression in Canada has intensified in recent months, and we face the specter of not just politicians, but also municipal police forces, publicly flaunting their racism.  Most major cities have recorded ramped up police harassment of pro-Palestine events, from Vancouver to Ottawa, Calgary, Toronto and beyond. 

This repression is being challenged by activists who have pledged to continue their struggle against Israel’s genocide.… Read more

CPA 2023 Year in Review – Forward to Return and Liberation!

Canada Palestine Association in Vancouver had another busy year in 2023, particularly during the last 3 months as we joined with forces all over the world to demand an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza. From boycott campaigns (Scotiabank, Israeli wines) to Nakba75 to presentations with our indigenous brothers and sisters to weekly demos/rallies/marches/ since Oct. 7: all these actions were done to keep the voice and struggle of the Palestinians alive.… Read more

Rally/Vigil October 19th, Vancouver City Hall: We Stand with Palestine

Join us on Thursday October 19th at 6 pm to show that Vancouverites stand with Palestine and to mourn with Gaza as they bury the most recent victims of this ongoing genocide. Just today, Israel bombed a hospital in Gaza City, massacring hundreds (estimate so far is 800), including refugees taking shelter there.

Mayor Ken Sim has been vocal about his support for Israel since October 7th (and before) and also been smearing Palestinian supporters as “terrorists”.… Read more

B’nai Brith Canada is desperate to shut down support for Palestine!

Any doubts about the agenda of B’nai Brith Canada should be dispelled by this cover photo for their annual audit of “AntiSemitic Incidents”.
… Read more