Below are listed a number of protests organized in communites across the country. This information is being relayed courtesy of the Canadian Peace Alliance.
Justice for Palestine
End the Attacks on Gaza
Israel has launched another offensive against the people of Gaza. In 2009, during “Operation Cast Lead” the Israelis killed more than 1400 Palestinian civilians, a third of which were children. They appear intent on replicating that brutality again. Airstrikes have already killed more than 10 civilians and wounded 20 others and the Israelis are now warning that a full-scale ground assault is possible.
The Canadian Peace Alliance condemns this collective punsihment of the people of Gaza who have endured a life under seige for years. We call on our member groups and supporters to endorse and join demonstrations across Canada in opposition to these brutal attacks.
The Government of Canada has already stated that they unconditionally support the state of Isreal in its plans to murder Palestinian civilians. It is time for the people of Canada and the official opposition to stand on the side of peace and justice and condemn these illegal attacks.
Event Listings
Solidarity with the People of Gaza
» Calgary
Friday November 16
3:00pm until 5:00pm in UTC-07
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights – Calgary will be holding a protest on Friday, November 16 calling for:
1. The immediate cessation of all hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli air, sea, and land forces from Gaza.
2. The lifting of the illegal military blockade on Gaza.
3. The Canadian Government to condemn Israeli violations of international law and human rights.
Bring your Palestinian flags, koffiahs, signs and your voice! Join us to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/112155912280337/
» Edmonton
Emergency Rally for Gaza in Edmonton
Saturday, November 17 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
South steps of Edmonton City Hall (103A Avenue & 100 Street)
Help us spread the word! Like, share and invite your friends to the Facebook event.
Organized by Palestine Solidarity Network – Edmonton (PSN) and the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism (ECAWAR).
» Halifax
Current attacks by Israel on Gaza have killed at least 15 Gazans — including children and babies — and injured hundreds of innocents.
Please join others this Saturday, November 17 at 1 p.m. at Halifax Peace and Freedom Park (formerly Cornwallis Park) opposite the Halifax Westin(Hollis and South Street).
The demonstration will also oppose the Halifax International Security Forum which includes defence and security “experts” from Israel, the U.S. and NATO.
Contact Canadians, Arabs and Jews for a Just Peace 902-240-2782.
» Hamilton
Hamilton demo to end the attacks on Gaza:
Sunday, November 18, 2012, at 1 pm at the Federal Building, 55 Bay Street North, Hamilton.
Sponsored by the Palestinian Association of Hamilton and the Hamilton Coalition To Stop The War.
» Montreal
VIGILE DE PROTESTATION CONTRE L’AGRESSION ISRAÉLIENNE
ENVERS LA POPULATION DE GAZA
La Coalition pour la justice et la Paix en Palestine appelle à une vigile de protestation contre l’agression d’Israël et de solidarité avec la population de Gaza.
Apportez des chandelles…résistantes au vent !
Apportez vos bannières et vos messages « personnalisés »
VENDREDI 16 novembre
DE 18H00 À 19H30
Devant le Consulat israélien à Montréal
1, Westmount Square
(Métro Atwater)
» Nanaimo
In response to the current attack on the Gaza Strip, Mid-Islanders for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (www.midislanders.com) has called for an emergency demonstration in Nanaimo.
Friday November 16 , 12 noon, at Terminal and Commerical Street. We call for Israeli leaders and the Canadian government to lift the ongoing, devastating siege on Gaza, noting there has been and will be further suffering on both sides due to this ongoing blockade.
www.midislanders.com
info@midislanders
» Ottawa
Friday November 16, 2012
12:00pm
Israeli Embassy (50 O’Connor, between Queen and Albert)
The Ottawa Peace Assembly will be holding an emergency demonstration in solidarity with Gaza this Friday, Nov 16th in front of the Israeli Embassy (50 O’Connor, between Queen and Albert). Look for the Palestinian flags. Bring friends, family, allies and your banners and voices!
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/166890040122009/
Demostration endorsed by: APAC (Association of Palestinian Arab Canadians), Canadian Peace Alliance, Independent Jewish Voices, Justice for Abla, Students Against Israeli Apartheid – Carleton
* To add your organization to the list of endorsers, please send an email to [email protected] or leave a message on the event page wall.
» Regina
Saturday, November 17, 2012
3:00pm in CST
Victoria Park, Regina SK
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/386614641418923/
» St Catherines
Friday 2:00pm
61 Geneva Street, St. Catharines, ON
End the Occupation Niagara
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/493523784021184/
» Toronto
A special vigil will be held Friday November 16 as Israel continues its aerial bombardment of Gaza 5pm – in front of the building housing the Israeli consulate (180 Bloor Street West,Northwest corner of Bloor and Avenue Rd). Hope to see CAIA supporters out tonight again!
Facebook link is here.
» Winnipeg
Sunday, November 18, 2012
3:00pm in UTC-06
MANITOBA LEGISLATURE
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/556700771013461/
