Canadian families who lost loved ones on Oct. 7 join court challenge to Canada’s decision to resume funding UNRWA
Four Canadians who lost family members in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel are joining the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs’ court challenge of the government’s decision to resume funding to UNRWA, the UN aid agency for Palestinians. On March 8, the federal government announced that it was resuming its $25 million annual […]
CIJA says it will see the federal government in court over a decision to resume funding to UNRWA
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon.
Ahmed Hussen announced a Liberal government commitment to another $40 million in aid for Gaza
It comes on the heels of suspending funds to UNRWA.
Canada suspends funding to UNRWA after reports that employees participated in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel
Canada has joined other Western nations, including the United States, and temporarily suspended its funding to the United Nations agency charged with aiding Palestinians after reports that employees were involved in the terrorist attacks against Israel on Oct. 7. Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s minister of international affairs, made the announcement late Friday afternoon. “Today, I spoke […]
Canada has committed more money to Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, amid concerns about oversight
Canada has committed more money—up to $100 million over four years—to the United Nations agency responsible for the welfare of Palestinian refugees. The announcement of new funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) came June 26 in a statement from Harjit Sajjan, minister of international […]
Cabinet minister Karina Gould talks about the pandemic challenges of distributing vaccines, becoming a new parent and rising antisemitism
Being a new mother during a pandemic is a difficult feat for anyone, but it’s especially so when you’re also the youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history. With such a label comes tremendous responsibility, but Karina Gould, the first federal cabinet minister to give birth while holding office, seems not to be bothered by […]
UN Watch uncovers hateful social media posts at UNRWA schools, calls on Canada to uphold its values
“If these people are still teachers, then the system is failing. That’s the bottom line.”
Canada announces $25m for Palestinians, with some earmarked for UNRWA
Up to $4 million will go to the controversial UN agency.
Canada’s To Probe UNRWA Materials, Will Keep Funding Agency
Canada will not suspend funding to the United Nations agency responsible for the welfare of Palestinians throughout the Middle East.
