The National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR), a non-profit that educates Canadians about social, economic, political and cultural issues of the Arab world and the Middle East, is delighted that Canada has reached its initial target of welcoming 25,000 Syrian refugees. “We truly appreciate the tremendous work by civil servants, volunteers and community organizers,” said Rula Odeh, NCCAR’s Executive Director. “While more work lies ahead to integrate the newest members of our Canadian family, Canadians can be proud of our ability to protect some of the most vulnerable members of our global community.”

As Canada builds on its recent successes and lessons learned, NCCAR looks forward to the next bold target for welcoming refugees. NCCAR is confident Canadians will rise to the challenge again with our time-tested values of generosity and openness.

The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build knowledge and ties between Canadians and the people of the Arab world in order to develop stronger relations and cooperation between them as well as raise an appreciation of their common values. NCCAR’s goal is to advance education in Canada by a)  providing seminars, conferences and workshops and b) providing leadership training in relation to the social, economic, political and cultural history and current issues of the Arab world and Middle East. NCCAR is a member-driven organization supported by Canadians of diverse backgrounds across Canada.

For further information on the National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) please visit our website at www.nccar.ca or write to us at 1 Rideau Street, Suite 700, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7.

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Communiqué Le CNRCA se réjouit de l’accueil de 25 000 réfugiés syriens par les Canadiens et attend avec intérêt le prochain objectif ambitieux pour protéger les réfugiés syriens

  Le Conseil national des relations canado-arabes (CNRCA) – un organisme sans but lucratif visant à éduquer les Canadiens sur les enjeux sociaux, économiques, politiques ainsi que culturels dans le monde arabe et le Moyen-Orient – se réjouit de l’atteinte de l’objectif de 25 000 réfugiés syriens accueillis au Canada. “Nous apprécions réellement le travail considérable effectué par les agents publics, bénévoles et organisateurs communautaires”, a affirmé Rula Odeh, la Directrice exécutive du CNRCA. “Alors que davantage de travail se présente afin d’intégrer les nouveaux membres de notre famille canadienne, les Canadiens peuvent être fiers de notre capacité à protéger ceux parmi les plus vulnérables membres de la communauté mondiale”.

Alors que le Canada bâtit sur ses récents succès ainsi que les leçons tirées, le CNRCA attend avec impatience le prochain objectif audacieux pour accueillir les réfugiés. Le CNRCA a confiance en la capacité des Canadiens à relever le défi encore une fois, avec nos valeurs éprouvés de générosité et d’ouverture.

Le Conseil national des relations canado-arabes (CNRCA) est un organisme à but non lucratif dont la mission est de tisser des liens entre les Canadiens et les peuples du monde arabe pour créer des relations et une collaboration plus étroites entre eux, et pour mieux apprécier leurs valeurs communes. L’objectif du CNRCA est de promouvoir l’éducation au Canada en a) fournissant des séminaires, conférences et ateliers ainsi qu’en b) offrant des formations en lien avec les aspects sociaux, économiques, politiques et culturels du monde arabe et du Moyen Orient. Le CNRCA est un organisme dirigé par ses membres et appuyé par des Canadiens de divers horizons dans l’ensemble du Canada.

Pour plus de renseignements sur le Conseil national des relations canado-arabes, veuillez visitez notre site Web à l’adresse www.nccar.ca ou écrivez-nous au 1 Rue Rideau, Suite 700, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7.

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BDS is a non-violent campaign that supports proven methods of conscientious objection to encourage Israel to respect international law. In the past, Canadians have supported BDS aimed at several countries. Canadian churches, NGOs, universities and labor organizations were significant participants in BDS movements against South African apartheid. Such legitimate scrutiny and action by citizens can encourage countries that violate human rights to change their policies and no country should be made immune to these.

At its core, the vote on the anti-BDS motion would go against the spirit of Freedom of Speech, a right enshrined in Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Democratic governments do not ordinarily attempt to dictate the political views of their citizens. NCCAR Chair, Gabriel Fahel, reminds us that “freedom of speech and conscientious objections to buying products from countries that contravene international law are core values of a free and democratic society.”

NCCAR believes that Canadians’ free speech should be protected and put first when considering a position for or against BDS.

The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build knowledge and ties between Canadians and the people of the Arab world in order to develop stronger relations and cooperation between them as well as raise an appreciation of their common values. NCCAR’s goal is to advance education in Canada by a)  providing seminars, conferences and workshops and b) providing leadership training in relation to the social, economic, political and cultural history and current issues of the Arab world and Middle East. NCCAR is a member-driven organization supported by Canadians of diverse backgrounds across Canada.

For further information on the National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) please visit our website at www.nccar.ca or write to us at 1 Rideau Street, Suite 700, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7.

Contact: nccar@nccar.ca |  NCCAR Office: 613-238-3795

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Communiqué Le CNRCA exhorte à considérer en priorité la liberté d’expression des Canadiens durant les débats sur le BDS A la lumière d’une motion aujourd’hui au Parlement appelant le gouvernement canadien à “condamner toute tentative d’organisations canadiennes, groupes ou individus visant à promouvoir le mouvement BDS [Boycott, Désinvestissement et Sanctions]” en lien avec Israël, le Conseil national des relations canado-arabes (CNRCA) invite les Canadiens à se référer à l’histoire louable que leur pays entretient avec les mouvements BDS et à la relation de longue durée entre ces mouvements et les principes canadiens démocratiques. 

Le BDS est une campagne non-violente soutenant des méthodes éprouvées d’objection de conscience afin d’encourage Israël à respecter les normes internationales. Précédemment, les Canadiens ont encouragés les mouvements de BDS visant de nombreux pays. Les Églises, ONGs, universités et unions canadiennes ont été des acteurs importants des mouvements BDS contre l’apartheid sud africain. Aucun pays ne devrait être à l’abris de tels examens publics légitimes et de telles actions pouvant encourager les États contrevenant aux droits humains à changer leurs politiques.

Dans ces fondements, le vote sur la motion anti-BDS irait contre l’esprit de liberté d’expression, un droit inscrit dans la Charte des droits et libertés du Canada. Les gouvernements démocratiques ne tentent pas communément de dicter des visions politiques à leurs citoyens. Le Président du CNRCA, Gabriel Fahel nous rappelle que “la liberté d’expression et d’objection de conscience d’acheter des produits provenant de certains pays contrevenant aux normes internationales sont des valeurs fondamentales dans une société libre et démocratique”.

Le CNRCA soutient que le droit à la liberté d’expression des Canadiens inscrit dans la charte doit être protégé et considéré en priorité dans les débats en faveur ou contre le BDS.

Le Conseil national des relations canado-arabes (CNRCA) est un organisme à but non lucratif dont la mission est de tisser des liens entre les Canadiens et les peuples du monde arabe pour créer des relations et une collaboration plus étroites entre eux, et pour mieux apprécier leurs valeurs communes. L’objectif du CNRCA est de promouvoir l’éducation au Canada en a) fournissant des séminaires, conférences et ateliers ainsi qu’en b) offrant des formations en lien avec les aspects sociaux, économiques, politiques et culturels du monde arabe et du Moyen Orient. Le CNRCA est un organisme dirigé par ses membres et appuyé par des Canadiens de divers horizons dans l’ensemble du Canada.

Pour plus de renseignements sur le Conseil national des relations canado-arabes, veuillez visitez notre site Web à l’adresse www.nccar.ca ou écrivez-nous au 1 Rue Rideau, Suite 700, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7.

Contact: nccar@nccar.ca  |  NCCAR Office: 613-238-3795

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Waging diplomacy

The situation in Syria continues to deteriorate, and those paying the price are the millions of civilians. Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock offer an insightful perspective on the conflict (Our Moment to ‘Wage Diplomacy,’ Feb. 17).

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to withdraw from the bombing campaign against the Islamic State, coupled with humanitarian assistance and an “open doors-open arms” policy toward Syrian refugees, have allowed Canada to brandish its strengths beyond our able military.

Canada’s additional strength is its diplomatic tool box; understanding and engaging a complicated and complex part of the world is not advanced with a simplistic retort of bombs, but requires the skilled use of Canada’s diplomatic and humanitarian tools.

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NCCAR’s Media and Policy Analysis team will be developing non-partisan, educational “Key Points and Backgrounders” accessible to the public on a series of topics such as Canadian policy on Syrian refugees, potential impact of “security” policies as well as foreign policy in the Middle East and the Arab Word. NCCAR will also provide its perspectives on these issues.

These “Key Points and Backgrounders” are featured as part of Your Voice voter education campaign which NCCAR is a partner in along with the Canadian-Arab Institute.

Issue:

Prime Minister Harper’s announcement on August 10^th to accept an additional 10,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees.

Background:

On August 10^th, 2015, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Canada would accept an additional 10,000 refugees (on top of 10,000 announced in Jan. 2015) from Iraq and Syria over the next four years, if his Conservative government is re-elected. He also pledged $9 million over the next three years in support of persecuted religious minorities. According to Mr. Harper, in addition to refugee policy and humanitarian aid, a strong military presence is necessary in the region to fight ISIS. He said, “The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria cannot be solved, cannot even come close to being solved, by refugee policy alone.”

Considerations:

What have politicians been saying?

The NDP has pointed out the Prime Minister’s inconsistent past with keeping promises made this January. The Liberal leader Mr Justin Trudeau has called for the expansion of the program to include 25,000 refugees directly sponsored and said that “The government’s plan to sponsor 4,000 Syrian refugees over three years was a good start, but it follows on a poor track record and does not go nearly far enough.”

What have commentators and experts been saying in the media?

The concerns expressed have been in the following areas:

1. Currently, the program places the burden (including financially) on private sponsors and weakens the government’s pledge.
2. The program could discriminate against refugees based on their faith by prioritizing claims from members of “religious minorities.
3. The conservatives have yet to fulfill their previous pledges.

NCCAR’s Perspective:

Canada must speed up and increase its programs to help bring vulnerable Syrian refugees, without regard to religious background, to the safety of Canada. A mix of programs is required, including fast-track and flexible programs as well as family reunification programs. The government should directly sponsor a larger number of refugees while encouraging and speedily facilitating private sponsorships. A long-term, multi-pronged, multilateral plan is required that alleviates the humanitarian symptoms while providing political solutions. It is important that Canada does its fair share on all fronts. This will enhance our relations with the peoples and countries in the region and is consistent with our proud Canadian tradition of welcoming refugees and facilitating family reunification.

To read the complete document with the Key points and Backgrounder, click here.

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Embassy is Canada’s only newspaper that exclusively covers the country’s international portfolios of diplomacy, defence, immigration, trade, and development. Since its launch as a weekly and online newspaper in 2004, it has earned a reputation as the meeting place for some of Canada’s top foreign affairs experts, and a regular source of breaking international issue news and insider analysis.

The article is reprinted below with permission from Embassy where it originally appeared in the May 26th, 2015 issue . The original article can be found by clicking here. Subscription is required to access certain articles

Public Safety Minister Stephen Blaney recently declared that Canada will show “zero tolerance” towards the so-called BDS movement, which encourages boycotting Israel. In correspondence with Neil Macdonald of the CBC, Public Safety spokesperson Josée Sirois implied that the minister feels that Canadians who endorse the BDS movement are guilty of “hate crimes.”

Of course, few Canadians will disagree that hate crimes should be punished by law. Expressing hatred toward any group of people based on religion, nationality, gender or ethnicity is totally unacceptable.

But criticizing behaviours of political actors, including our own government or the governments of other countries, is a totally different matter. Already over 90 Canadian civil society organizations, from the BC Civil Liberties Association to the Canadian Labour Congress to Amnesty International to Independent Jewish Voices, have raised strong objections to what appear to be threats to our Charter-protected right of freedom of speech.

The BDS movement was launched in 2005 by 170 Palestinian civil society organizations, representing Palestinian refugees, Palestinians under occupation and Palestinian citizens of Israel. It was conceived of as a peaceful, non-violent way to bring international pressure on Israel. It was also endorsed by all the major Christian churches in Palestine in addition to Muslim religious leaders.

BDS stands for a program of boycotting Israeli products, financial disinvestment from Israeli companies, and government sanctions against the state of Israel until it meets certain conditions.

But what is it, exactly, that the BDS movement is asking for? What is it asking Israel to do?

The BDS movement has three simple, democratic demands, all of which can be met by the Israeli government. Ironically, as it turns out, all three of the BDS demands are also completely consistent with official policy of the Canadian government.

The first BDS demand is “ending its occupation and colonization of all Arab lands.”

This is completely consistent with Canada’s existing policy as stated on the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development website:

“Canada does not recognize permanent Israeli control over territories occupied in 1967 (the Golan Heights, the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip)…As referred to in UN Security Council Resolutions 446 and 465, Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are a violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention.”

The second BDS demand is “recognizing the fundamental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality.”

The promotion of equality and democracy around the world is one of Canada’s fundamental principles – from China, to Iran to Sri Lanka. See, for example, this from the DFATD website:

”Canada has been a consistently strong voice for the protection of human rights and the advancement of democratic values, from our central role in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1947/1948 to our work at the United Nations today.”

The BDS demand for equality for non-Jews living inside Israel is completely consistent with our promotion of democracy in other countries.

The third BDS demand is “respecting, protecting and promoting the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties as stipulated in UN resolution 194.”

This too, is already in our existing policy:

“Canada believes that a just solution to the Palestinian refugee issue is central to a settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as called for in United Nations General Assembly resolution 194 (1948) and United Nations Security Council resolution 242…This solution should respect the rights of the refugees, in accordance with international law.”

While these reasonable and democratic policy demands have been the official Canadian position for the last two decades, we have been spectacularly unsuccessful in persuading Israel to adopt them.

An international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions is now developing to bring pressure on Israel. What would be the rationale for criminalizing it?

Peter Larson is the chair of National Education Committee on Israel/Palestine, a committee of the National Council on Canada Arab Relations.

editor@embassynews.ca

PMO Photo: Jason Ransom

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara during Mr. Harper’s first official visit to Israel in January 2014.

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Le samedi 4 avril 2015

Après 8 jours de négociations intenses, l’Iran et les pays du P5 +1 (États-Unis, Russie, Chine, France, Royaume-Uni, Allemagne) sont parvenus à un accord-cadre jetant ainsi les bases pour un futur règlement définitif de la crise nucléaire iranienne qui devra être conclu d’ici le 30 juin. L’ex-ambassadeur du Canada en Iran, Michel de Salaberry, nous aide à comprendre la teneur de ces négociations et l’impact de cette entente avec l’Iran.

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Great news! The Canadian government announced today that they will welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next three years! Thanks to all who signed our petition and shared with their friends. The National Council on Canada-Arab Relations (NCCAR) will be keeping on top of this file to ensure that it is implemented rapidly, responsively and fairly. We also acknowledge the work to date by various media outlets, immigration groups and political parties and others who raised this issue consistently in parliament and in the media.

Report on Canada’s Announcement

Here’s a report on the announcement: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-to-resettle-10-000-more-syrian-refugees-over-3-years-1.2892652

Join Us!

We are planning to work on new campaigns and events in the future. For those who would like to keep in touch with NCCAR on a regular basis:
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Once again, thank you for your support! Wishing you all the best in 2015! Please share this great news with your network!

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We’re asking our Prime Minister, Stephen Harper to commit Canada to welcoming at least 10,000 vulnerable Syrian refugees in 2015-2016 that are prioritized by the UNHCR for resettlement or humanitarian admission. In addition, that Canada specifically welcomes Palestinian refugees from Syria, as they are particularly vulnerable and are not offered the same protection or assistance offered to other Syrians.

Canada should also introduce flexible provisions to allow Syrian family members of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and accepted refugees to come to Canada, at least on a temporary basis, as recommended by the Canadian Council for Refugees.

We ask that Canada facilitates these programs rapidly and without delay by providing the required resources and coordination.

These efforts will enhance our relations with the peoples and countries in the region and is consistent with our proud Canadian tradition of welcoming refugees and facilitating family reunification.

Help us have our message heard!

SIGN our online petition here.

SHARE it with your friends and family.

GET MORE INFORMATION below, and from our Backgrounder.

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How serious is the Syrian refugee crisis?
Security conditions, rights and protections for more than three million Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq are rapidly deteriorating. An additional 6.5 million are believed to have been forced to move within Syria’s borders.

All of Syria’s neighbors have either closed their borders or imposed limits on how many refugees can enter their countries, exposing refugees to violence but leaving them with nowhere to flee. The World Food Program recently announced  a cut back on food rations that are the only barrier to starvation for almost six million refugees and displaced people. Syrian refugee children face serious health threats and lack of education.

What’s the situation in the current host countries?
The majority of the three million refugees live in host communities. Many of these refugee families live in makeshift settlements and are exposed to harsh elements, putting them at increased risk of disease. There has been a massive impact on local services, natural resources and systems.

What about the Palestinian refugees in Syria?
Palestinian refugees from Syria are particularly vulnerable as they are not being offered the same protection and humanitarian assistance as other Syrian refugees. Human Rights Watch has documented that while fleeing violence in Syria, they are denied entry or forced back. The 18,000 Palestinian refugees who are trapped inside the Yarmouk refugee camp currently face starvation, malnutrition, disease and lack of water.

What has the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) requested of countries like Canada in terms of resettlement?
Recently, the UNHCR has assessed that “the number of Syrian refugees who are in need of resettlement or other admission will grow. There are many who are very vulnerable and need an urgent response. There may be others who will be unable to return home in safety and dignity in the foreseeable future.” So, in Feb. 2014, the UNHCR asked countries to commit to admitting 100,000 Syrian refugees over 2015-2016 (on top of the 30,000 requested for 2014).

How has Canada responded to these UNHCR requests?According to Chris Alexander, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, “We welcome 1 out of every 10 of all resettled refugees globally.” Based on this existing policy, Canada should have admitted 3,000 Syrian refugees by 2014 and would be expected to welcome another 10,000 by 2016.

Unfortunately, to date, Canada has struggled to process even the shockingly small number it has committed to:  200 Syrian refugees and another 1,100 refugees privately sponsored by community organizations and churches. Surprisingly, no commitment has yet been made to the UNHCR request made nine months ago for resettling Syrian refugees in 2015-2016.

How does Canada’s performance on resettling Syrian refugees compare to its past responses to similar crises?
This very slow and low-level response stands in stark contrast to Canada’s historical and recent responses to similar crises.  The Globe and Mail noted that “in the past, Canada has been much more generous. In 1999, Canada resettled more than 5,000 Kosovo refugees. In 1992, Canada resettled 5,000 Bosnian refugees. In 1979, Ottawa sponsored 4,000 Vietnamese boat people. The response to Syria seems paltry by comparison.”

No fast-track or flexible programs for admission and family reunification have been introduced for Syrians as was done for victims of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake or the Philippines 2013 typhoon.

How is Canada’s performance compared to other leading Western countries on the Syrian refugee crisis?
To date, Germany has resettled 6,000, welcomed another 11,800 Syrian asylum seekers and promised to offer protection — in the form of renewable, two-year residence visas — to another 20,000 of Syria’s most vulnerable victims. Family reunification programs have also been implemented.

Sweden, a country with only about a quarter of Canada’s population, has given permanent resident status to more than 30,000 Syrians. Since Sept. 2013, Syrians arriving in Sweden are given permanent residence and are allowed to bring their immediate family members to live with them.

What could Canada do?

Commit to welcoming at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2015-2016 that are prioritized by the UNHCR for resettlement or humanitarian admission. The most vulnerable include: women and girls at risk, survivors of violence or torture, refugees with medical needs or disabilities, refugees at risk due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, vulnerable older refugees, and refugees in need of family reunification.

In addition, welcome Palestinian refugees from Syria, as they are particularly vulnerable and are not offered the same protection or assistance offered to other Syrians. This should not affect their right of return as per UNGA resolution 194.

Ensure there is an appropriate mix of programs for admission including a high level of government sponsorship supplemented by private sponsorship for resettlement as permanent residents.

Introduce flexible provisions to allow Syrian family members of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and accepted refugees to come to Canada, at least on a temporary basis, as recommended by the Canadian Council for Refugees.

Facilitate these programs rapidly and without delay by providing the required resources and coordination.

It is important that Canada does its fair share on all fronts to assist and protect vulnerable people fleeing violence in Syria. This will enhance our relations with the peoples and countries in the region and is consistent with our proud Canadian tradition of welcoming refugees and facilitating family reunification.

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The events were organized by the National Education Committee on Israel/Palestine (NECIP), a subcommittee of NCCAR.

At the public lectures in Montreal and Ottawa, Cook presented a very powerful and insightful presentation to diverse audiences on the challenges facing Israeli’s Arab population as a consequence of Israel defining itself as a “Jewish State”. The talks were followed by a Q&A period of challenging questions.

During his visit, Cook had a total of 9 meetings, and met or talked to over 500 Canadians. NECIP has produced a summary report outlining the summary of Cook’s activities and the 10 key points from the talk. Whether you attended or missed the event, the document provides an excellent break down of the important points drawn from Cook’s talk.

SUMMARY REPORT: You can access the document by clicking here.

In addition, you can watch Jonathan Cook’s presentation in Ottawa at the video links below:

Click here for part 1 of the video
Click here for part 2 f the video

NECIP  would like to thank everyone for their generous donations as well as the many organizations that endorsed this event: Association of Palestinian Arab Canadians, Independent Jewish Voices, Palestinian Canadian Congress. Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice, Canadian Friends of Sabeel, United Network for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel, NOWAR/PAIX, Group of 78, and Les Artistes pour la Paix.

Click on the links below to see pictures from the events in Montreal & Ottawa

March 1st: Pictures from Montreal

March 3rd: Pictures from Ottawa

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NCCAR team lunch with Jonathan Cook

Visiting Montreal tourist sites

Visiting Montreal tourist sites

Volunteers at the public event

Guests mingling with Cook prior to the lecture

Fouad Sahyoun introducing Jonathan Cook

Jonathan Cook

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