Joel Tousignant-Barnes

Not a word yet from @MarkJCarney and @AnitaAnandMP on Trump’s genocidal threat against Iran. This rhetoric presents the ultimate test for Canadian foreign policy, asking just how much illegality Canada is willing to tolerate. Failure to act would itself be an unlawful omission.

@Mark_Goldberg @JesseBrown @nspector4 @avilewis This does not accurately represent his comments. The one ancestor he names specifically and connects to anti Zionism is his great grandfather, who was a Bundist. Otherwise, his point is that anti Zionism is a tradition among Jewish people as old as Zionism.

I just spoke with President @EmmanuelMacron about the situation in the Middle East. We condemned Iran’s strikes against civilians and civilian infrastructure, and underscored the importance of opening secure access through the Strait of Hormuz. Canada supports efforts to safeguard international shipping and ensure freedom of navigation.

I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States & Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace & security.   All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the @UN. The Charter clearly prohibits “the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”   I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians & regional stability. I strongly encourage all parties to return immediately to the negotiating table.   I reiterate that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter. The Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace and security.

@martinshawx From his Davos speech: "We aim to be both principled and pragmatic – principled in our commitment to fundamental values, sovereignty, territorial integrity, the prohibition of the use of force, except when consistent with the UN Charter, and respect for human rights."