Nadia Pavlova

Moments ago: Premier Ford suggests once again that the only people who care about his government’s FOI restrictions are the “media party.”

The Maple has been barred from covering this arms fair and despite multiple follow ups the organizers have refused to provide an explanation. Are they afraid someone might do journalism?

Canadian writer, Ehab Lotayef, is one of eleven Canadians abducted by Israel in international waters.

While Europe still debates whether to end its Association Agreement with Israel, as if there is much to debate, Israel continues to happily commit war crimes in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. This was South Lebanon today. First, Israel bombed a father and his daughter. Then, when the medical team arrived, they bombed again. A double tap. A war crime. Designed to maximize civilian casualties. That is, terrorism.

You “summoned” the Israeli ambassador over the torture of flotilla participants, but you’re still allowing him to attend CANSEC to help Israel access markets and partnerships for Israeli genocide weapons. Truly horrible. Sever diplomatic ties. Sanctions now.

I have just received information from my officials which details the appalling abuse of Canadians who were detained in Israel. These Canadians have now arrived in Türkiye. Global Affairs consular officials on the ground are ensuring that they receive urgent medical care as required so that they can return home as soon as possible. Canada unequivocally condemns the grave mistreatment of Canadians in Israel. Those responsible for this egregious abuse must be held accountable. We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.