Global Affairs Canada says no Canadian companies are currently permitted to export ‘lethal goods’ to Israel
Local residents are angry that a military contractor in Brampton, Ontario is seeking to ship armoured vehicles built in Canada to Israel despite a ban on exports of “lethal goods” to the Israeli government amid its violent occupation of Gaza.
Last week, hundreds of protesters set-up a blockade outside Roshel Manufacturing, one of the largest manufacturers of “smart armoured vehicles” in North America whose other clients include the Canadian military, US Homeland Security, local police forces and private security firms.
Israel’s government is currently pressing Canada to approve an export license that would allow it to import 30 armoured vehicles from the Brampton factory.
Protesters oppose the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza. Last month, the United Nations’ International Court of Justice declared Israel’s occupation of Gaza was “unlawful.” The ICJ is currently hearing a case brought by the Government of South Africa that would formally recognize the Netanyahu government’s actions in Gaza as genocide. (more...)
🚨 Day 300 of Israel's inhuman attack on Gaza. World BEYOND War is standing with 100+ protesters blocking Roshel in Brampton, ON. Canada, it's time to stop fueling the violence. End arms exports and impose a full embargo now! https://t.co/2sn7YpQmt9 pic.twitter.com/uHhLJ7oJEP
— World BEYOND War (@WorldBeyondWar) July 30, 2024
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