CJPME's mission is to empower Canadians to be effective advocates for justice and peace in the Middle East. Just days before parliament was prorogued in December, 40 CJPME members went to Ottawa and met with over 50 MPs of all parties.
We talked to them about Canada's refusal to censure Israel over its documented war crimes Gaza.
You can do it too!Your member of parliament will be in his/her riding until the first week of March. Please use our policy materials and advocacy guides below and at left, and reach out to your Member of Parliament:
Position paper: Canada's response to the Goldstone Report. CJPME has prepared a position paper on how Canada should respond to the findings of Richard Goldstone and his report to the UN Human Rights Council. Each recommendation comes with supporting arguments and facts.
Position paper: The Path to Stability in the Middle East. CJPME has prepared a position paper on how Canada can encourage real change in the Middle East. Each recommendation comes with supporting arguments and facts.
FAQ on the Goldstone Report. CJPME issued a short document which addresses the many pet arguments of the Israel lobby concerning the Goldstone report.
Factsheet: Israeli war crimes during operation "Cast Lead". This factsheet summarizes the many violations of international law during Israel's Assault on Gaza of last winter.
Getting a meeting with your MP. Tips and hints to make it easier for your to get a meeting with your MP.
How to run a face-to-face meeting with an MP. Tips on how to communicate your point, and use your time effectively.
Do's and Don'ts when meeting with MPs. How to be helpful to your MP, and give him/her what they need. How to avoid making mistakes, and missing your chance to make a difference.
Click here to find the contact information for your MP.
A democracy is only effective if people get involved, and talk to their elected representatives. Please consider using the documents included here to make a difference for Gaza. Also, if you like our work,
consider donating today so we can take if further. The breadth of our work depends on your generosity!
Good luck! And let us know how it goes.
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