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The CJPME Board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Yara Shoufani as the next President of CJPME and the CJPME Foundation, effective today. Please join us in welcoming her! www.cjpme.org/statement_20...
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
CJPME is alarmed that Carney has accepted in principle an invitation to join Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace,” which aims to oversee the governance of occupied Gaza. CJPME urges Carney to decline any role for Canada in the colonial outsourcing of Israeli occupation.
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Canada should refuse Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invitation: CJPME
Montreal, January 19, 2026 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is alarmed that Prime Minister Carney has accepted in principle an invitation to join US President Trump’s so-ca...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
CJPME calls on journalistic associations in Canada to publicly condemn Israel’s continued killing of journalists and to denounce the spread of fabricated claims about Palestinian journalists, which endanger their lives. cjpme.org/pr_2025_08_11
August 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
May 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
“This is a complete failure of accountability,” said Yara Shoufani, President of CJPME. “Will Prime Minister Carney allow Israel to get away with the murder of a Canadian aid worker, with no consequences?”

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Israel says killing of Canadian aid worker was not a crime
On this World Humanitarian Day, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is urging the Canadian government to hold Israel accountable for the killing of Canadian aid worker Jacob Fli...
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August 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
CJPME and the Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) welcome the release of the Canadian Guide to Understanding & Combatting Islamophobia, which recognizes the uniqueness of anti-Palestinian racism. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_03_0...
Canada’s Islamophobia guide recognizes uniqueness of anti-Palestinian racism
Montreal, March 4, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and the Anti-Racism Program of the CJPME Foundation (ARPCF) welcome the release of the Canadian Guide to Understand...
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March 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
CJPME is deeply alarmed by Premier Ford's attempt to seek an emergency injunction against Toronto’s Al-Quds Day rally. This is a serious threat to the Charter-protected freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly. Read the full statement: www.cjpme.org/pr_2026_03_1...
CJPME condemns Premier Ford’s attempted injunction against Al-Quds Day as an attack on civil liberties
Montreal, March 13, 2026 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is deeply alarmed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s attempt to seek an emergency injunction against Toronto’s Al-Quds...
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March 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
CJPME urges the Canadian government to condemn in the strongest terms US President Trump’s plans to ethnically cleanse the Palestinian people from Gaza www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_02_0...
Canada must oppose Trump plan for ethnic cleansing of Gaza: CJPME
Montreal, February 5, 2025 – Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) urges the Canadian government to condemn in the strongest terms US President Trump’s plans to ethnically cleanse...
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February 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
CJPME welcomes Canada’s targeted sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, but urges broader sanctions against Israel's political and military leadership.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Canada should be a voice for de-escalation, not a booster for US-Israeli aggression. CJPME urges Canada to retract its support for the US-Israeli attacks, condemn this violation of international law and push for an immediate ceasefire from all parties. www.cjpme.org/pr_2026_03_0...
March 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
CJPME welcomes the decision of an Ontario court to dismiss a complaint by pro-Israel group CIJA against uWindsor, and views this as an affirmation of the right of universities to pursue an academic boycott of Israel. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_10_3...
CJPME welcomes legal victory for Israel boycott at UWindsor
Montreal, October 31, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes the decision of an Ontario court to dismiss a complaint against the University of Windsor over its agre...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Statement from the CJPME Board on Change of Leadership: www.cjpme.org/statement_20...
December 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Canadians want stronger action to sanction Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, according to new findings from a national survey conducted by Nanos Research, on behalf of CJPME. www.cjpme.org/pr_2026_06_1...
June 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
CJPME is urging Canada to demand that Israel and Turkey stop taking illegal advantage of the power vacuum created by the fall of the Al-Assad regime in Syria.

Full statement: www.cjpme.org/pr_2024_12_1...
December 19, 2024 at 5:51 PM
CJPME is calling for the immediate resignation of Quebec’s Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry, following her repeated attempts to stifle academic freedom and silence critical discussions on Palestine. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_02_2...
CJPME Calls for Resignation of Quebec Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry Over Crackdown on Academic Freedom
Montreal, February 27, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is calling for the immediate resignation of Quebec’s Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry, following her ...
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March 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As Israel renews deadly airstrikes on Gaza, CJPME is once again calling on the Canadian government to cut all ties with the F-35 fighter jet program and implement a full two-way arms embargo on Israel. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_03_1...
March 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
CJPME welcomes today’s announcement that Canada intends to impose restrictions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. "This is a victory for the Palestine solidarity movement and everyone who wants Canadian trade policy to uphold human rights and international law." www.cjpme.org/pr_2026_09_0...
CJPME welcomes proposed Canada ban on trade with Israeli settlements
CJPME welcomes today’s announcement by the Canadian government that it intends to impose restrictions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. While this policy promises to be a major step forward, ...
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September 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
In a recent viral article in the Free Press, CJPME found that
Terry Glavin invented fake statistics, misrepresented survey data, and lied about police statements and protest actions. CJPME is demanding they correct the record in a recent letter, read it here: www.cjpmemap.ca/2024_12_17_j...
December 19, 2024 at 3:32 PM
A timely and informative fact sheet on Canada's announcement that it intends to align with the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Spain and Ireland (among others) in banning trade with Israeli settlements.

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Canada’s proposed ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
CJPME Factsheet 252, published September 17, 2026: This factsheet addresses frequently asked questions about Canada's announcement that it intends to introduce a ban on trade with illegal Israeli sett...
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September 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
“Those trying to shut it down want to prevent Canadians from hearing #Palestinian stories that reflect negatively on the Israeli state. However, it is the role of the Museum to tell [these] stories..not to protect the reputation of the perpetrators.”
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CJPME celebrates opening of groundbreaking Nakba exhibition at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Montreal, June 25, 2026  — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is celebrating the launch of a groundbreaking exhibition on the Palestinian Nakba which is opening this weekend at...
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June 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
CJPME is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to forcefully condemn Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran. Canada’s unwillingness to confront Israeli aggression gravely undermines the safety of everyone in the region. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_06_1...
June 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Statement: CJPME is urging Canada to halt the export of military goods to the United Arab Emirates amid concerns that it
may be diverting Canadian weapons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in Sudan.
October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Just published: We graded the federal parties based on how they responded to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and their commitment to upholding human rights in Palestine. Check out the CJPME Federal Election Guide for full report card and analysis: www.cjpme.org/election_gui...
April 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM