As Canada continues supplying military equipment to the Israeli government amidst the attacks on Palestinians, the federal government is coming under increased scrutiny. On February 1st, the Nicaraguan government announced it was initiating action against Canada, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands at the International Court of Justice for supporting the Israeli aggression in Palestine.
A spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada confirmed to CKMS News that they had “seen the Nicaraguan press release.”
While the Canadian government has repeated that the equipment sold to Israel is “non-lethal”, anti-war activists have been challenging the claim, holding protests and along with opposition MPs, they have been calling for an arms embargo.
This show features Rachel Small of World Beyond War discussing the group’s activities, and the new online map which tracks weapons companies involved in arming the Israeli military, including 8 locations in Waterloo Region. Kitchener-Centre MP Mike Morrice also discusses accountability and transparency in the Canadian weapons industry.
