The Liberal playbook of deceit about arming Israel

Quick Overview

Canada has been criticized for allegedly continuing to supply Israel with weapons, despite government claims of not allowing arms shipments since January 2024. A parliamentary motion to stop permitting arms shipments passed in March 2024, but reports suggest pre-existing permits allowed companies to continue exports, circumventing the decree. Data from a July 2023 Library of Parliament report indicates significant export values for various military goods and technologies to Israel between 2020 and 2024, with over $12.5 million in electronic equipment and related components exported in 2024 alone.

Key Points: A parliamentary motion in March 2024 aimed to halt arms shipments to Israel, but critics argue the government has not fully complied. Reports suggest that the use of pre-existing permits allowed Canadian companies to continue exporting weapons to Israel, effectively evading the parliamentary decree. A July 2023 Library of Parliament report details Canadian military exports to Israel from 2020-2024, showing significant values for various categories. In 2024, Canada exported $12.5 million worth of electronic equipment, military spacecraft, and related components to Israel. The government's claim of not allowing arms shipments since January 2024 is contradicted by data showing 164 permits were used in 2024. The Canadian government's approach is described as a 'liberal playbook of deceit' and 'whack-a-lie,' with new exposures prompting new deceptions. Activists argue that this continued supply of weapons makes Canada complicit in the killing of Palestinians.

Context: This video discusses allegations that the Canadian government has continued to supply weapons to Israel, despite public statements and a parliamentary motion intended to halt such shipments. It highlights a discrepancy between official claims and reported data, suggesting that loopholes, such as pre-existing permits, have allowed for continued exports. The video features commentary from activists and news reports, presenting evidence from a Library of Parliament report to support claims of ongoing arms trade and government deception.