Report: Canada still sending arms to Israel despite government denials
A recent report reveals that Canadian arms shipments to Israel have continued despite official statements claiming otherwise. Data from Israeli import records contradicts the government's stance. The report, compiled by several NGOs, highlights ongoing military support from Canada to Israel, including the transfer of weapon parts and ammunition.
The government of Canada denies allowing arms shipments to Israel since January 2024, but Israeli import data and shipping records suggest otherwise. Researchers from four NGOs uncovered entries in the Israel Tax Authority database showing Canadian military goods entering Israel. Publicly available shipping documents also describe ammunition and military equipment from Canadian companies being sent to Israel.
Despite government statements, the flow of military cargo from Canada to Israel appears uninterrupted. The Canadian government regulates sales between Canadian and Israeli companies through permits. While Canada does not sell arms to Israel directly, it is a provider of components. The government has suspended some permits related to the conflict in Gaza but allowed others to stand, including significant approvals after the Israel-Hamas war.
There is a lack of transparency regarding active permits and rationale behind the decisions. The government has not provided sufficient data, prompting researchers to gather information independently. The discrepancy between data and government denials remains unexplained.
Recent shipments from Canada to Israel include ammunition and military weapon parts. The government has not commented on individual deals due to commercial confidentiality. Calls for a comprehensive arms embargo on shipments to and from Israel continue.
According to the source: CBC.
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