The Canadian federal government’s Bill C-9, the “Combatting Hate Act” is a dangerous bill that could be used to protect hate in Canada, not fight against it. The legislation criminalizes […]
Bill C-9 Fights Dissent, Not Hate
Canada Plans to Recognize Palestinian Statehood, but is Still Arming Israel
Again we say, ceasefire and free Palestine
We welcome the news of a ceasefire agreement with cautious hope. The safety and preservation of Palestinian life is our foremost concern. Any agreement that will bring an immediate end […]
Marking Two Years of Genocide with Grief and Action
Today marks the second yahrzeit, the two-year anniversary, of the live-streamed, brutal genocide in Gaza. For two years, in full view of the world, Israel has bombed hospitals, schools, places […]
Urgent sanctions file submitted against the World Zionist Organization and Minister Orit Strook by new global coalition
“Go after the architecture of the occupation.” 1 October 2025 OTTAWA – A new global coalition of civil society organizations spanning Canada and Europe are calling on their governments to […]
Canada Plans to Recognize Palestinian Statehood, but is Still Arming Israel
IJV acknowledges Canada’s announcement that it plans to recognize the State of Palestine in September, putting it in line with the vast majority of UN member states. While we welcome […]