Meltdowns and words aplenty came around a March 18 Palestine vote in Canada's parliament. But this non-binding vote and the final product which was voted on, is much more hype than a real victory.
The vote occurring is a credit to the Canadian movement in support of Palestinian liberation. The credit comes in scaring Canada's coalition government into feeling it needed to create the appearance of standing with Palestine in a substantive manner. But appearances don't always match the reality.
A non-binding motion was first proposed by NDP MP Heather McPherson and three other NDP MP’s on February 27, 2024. The motion called for the Liberal government to:
- Demand an immediate ceasefire
- Cut all trade in military goods and technology
- Immediately re-instate funds to UNRWA
- Support the ICJ and ICC
- Ban extremist Israeli settlers and;
- Recognize a Palestinian state
While Palestine advocates jumped for joy, a more sober analysis even of the initial motion is needed. The motion is filled with apologia for Israel and disdain for the Palestinian resistance. (more...)
The Palestine vote in Canada's parliament – it's no victory
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