Canada’s Failure to Prevent Genocide
Canada has an obligation to prevent genocide under both Canadian and international law. Canada ratified the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) in 1952. A cornerstone of international law, the Genocide Convention codifies a legal duty to prevent genocide…
How the Canadian Government Violated Our Plaintiffs' Charter Rights
Canada prides itself on its democratic values and the protection of fundamental freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, our plaintiffs have brought forward a case asserting that these rights have been violated, even though the events in question occur thousands of kilometers away in Gaza.
Read our Statement of Claim against the Canadian Government
The Legal Centre for Palestine, alongside a coalition of Canadian legal advocates, has commenced proceedings alleging Canada‘s failure to act to prevent genocide is a violation of its legal obligations under the Genocide Convention (1948) and of our plaintiffs’ rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canada’s Double Standard: The Politicized Terror Designation of Samidoun
Canada’s designation of Samidoun as a terrorist entity poses significant questions about transparency, fairness, and due process.
Statement in Support of Fred Hahn, CUPE Ontario president
The Legal Centre for Palestine (LCP) calls on CUPE National to reverse its demand for Fred Hahn's resignation, condemning the attack on his advocacy for Palestinian rights and union democracy.
Emilio Dabed on the role of the international legal order in administering violence
LCP founding member, Emilio Dabed, explores how the international legal order, designed to manage rather than end violence, poses significant challenges for the Palestinian struggle by perpetuating imperial and colonial power dynamics.
Fighting Anti-Palestinian Racism in Peel Region Schools
The insights we gather from this survey will enable us to (a) develop targeted strategies to support Palestinian families (b) advocate for essential policy changes within educational institutions and (c) raise awareness and combat APR effectively.
5 Things You Should Know About Our Case Against the Canadian Government
In a significant legal move, we are challenging the Canadian government for its failure to uphold international obligations under the Genocide Convention and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
LCP Intervenes on behalf of UofT Students Advocating for Palestinian Rights
The case revolves around an injunction application by the Governing Council of the University of Toronto to remove and restrain individuals participating in peaceful protests at King’s College Circle.
Canadians with families in Gaza serve government notice of failure to prevent genocide
The Canadian government has been served a notice of their failure to prevent genocide by a coalition of Canadian legal organisations. The notice was issued on behalf of three Canadian citizens of Palestinian origin, all of whom have family members in Gaza.
Statement on the provisional measures in the ICJ case of South Africa vs Israel
The Legal Center for Palestine (LCP) welcomes the near-unanimous Order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for provisional measures in the case of South Africa vs. Israel.
The Legal Centre for Palestine Announces new task force - LCP23
Over the past ten weeks, the horrific Israeli war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza have compelled Canadians across the country to bravely exercise their constitutional right to free speech and assembly to call for a ceasefire, the end of Israeli occupation, and the respect and application of international law.
Canadians with Families in Gaza Serve Canadian Government with Notice of Intention to Prosecute
The purpose of this action is to hold accountable any Canadian official, located in Canada or abroad, where there is evidence that the person has been complicit in, or otherwise aided or abetted war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama Serves Libel Notice to Premier Doug Ford for “Reckless and Malicious” Statements
The letter states that Ms. Jama will not tolerate premier Ford’s attempts to tarnish her reputation in such a public manner.
City of Toronto Withdraws Discrimination Allegation Against Foodbenders, Concedes Failure
The City of Toronto has withdrawn its discrimination appeal against Foodbenders, an eatery that served up both meals and solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Understanding the first wave of IHRA litigation, and what our Centre is doing about it
This article briefly discusses the ramifications of the IHRA definition from a legal perspective, why the Foodbenders litigation will prove important for Palestinians and their allies in Canada, and what we at the Centre are doing about it.