Attempt to Hold Canada to Account for Complicity in Israeli War Crimes

On November 16, the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians Legal Working Group for Canadian Accountability (ICJP LWGCA) notified the Canadian government of its intention to prosecute Prime Minister Justin Trudeau along with other Cabinet Ministers for their role in aiding and abetting Israel's perpetration of war crimes.

The centre served notice on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Minister of National Revenue Marie-Claude Bibeau and Attorney General Arif Virani. "The notice included a stark warning that Canadian government officials could be individually liable and face charges before the International Criminal Court if there is evidence they have aided and abetted Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity," the organization writes.

The ICJP LWGCA has called on the Government of Canada to end its complicity in war crimes by calling for a ceasefire, canceling all arms exports permits to Israel, prosecuting those recruiting Canadian volunteers for Israel's armed forces, and preventing millions of dollars from being unlawfully sent by some Canadian organizations with charitable status to benefit Israel's military.

The organization informs that it "continues to gather evidence in relation to the conduct of Canadian officials and intends to pursue all appropriate courses of action to ensure that those responsible for aiding and abetting war crimes are held accountable before the International Criminal Court and in other appropriate legal forums."

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians is an independent organization of lawyers, politicians and academics who support the rights of Palestinians and aim to protect their rights through the law.

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This article was published in

Volume 53 Number 23 - November 2023

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