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U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada Thom Tillis also suggested that Canadians should not criticize the lack of a universal public healthcare system in the U.S.

U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
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U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada Thom Tillis also suggested that Canadians should not criticize the lack of a universal public healthcare system in the U.S.

NEW: US senator Thom Tillis wants Canada to cough up a $300 billion “make up payment” for what he claims are Canada’s “shortfalls” on military spending over the past 20 years.
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Minister ‘Can’t Confirm’ If Canadian Officers Went To Israeli Seminar The seminar reportedly focused on Israel’s experiences in waging its genocidal war on Gaza.

NEW: Defence Minister David McGuinty said he could not confirm if Canadian officers attended an Israeli military seminar this week.

The seminar was held to “strengthen cooperation ... between the participating militaries.” www.readthemaple.com/minister-can...

How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide

A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor @alexcosh.bsky.social at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

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How Canada’s Purchases Of Israeli Weapons Fuel Genocide A transcript of a testimony given by The Maple’s news editor at a “people’s tribunal” on Canadian complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

NEW: I explain how Canada’s ongoing purchases of Israeli weapons and military technology fuel genocide against Palestinians.

This is a transcript of my testimony at the people’s tribunal on Canadian responsibility. www.readthemaple.com/how-canadas-...

As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency A report shows the Defence Department’s already poor transparency record is getting worse.

As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency
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Canada Detained This Legal Scholar En Route To Palestine Conference Richard Falk and Hilal Elver were detained for approximately three hours at Pearson airport.

NEW: Canadian authorities detained Richard Falk while he and his wife, Hilal Elver, were en route to a Palestine conference in Ottawa last week.

I sat down with professor Falk to discuss what happened and Canada's complicity in the genocide in Gaza.
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As Military Spending Soars, Defence Department Fails On Transparency A report shows the Defence Department’s already poor transparency record is getting worse.

NEW: The Canadian military is getting the biggest injection of cash since the Korean War. Meanwhile, the Defence Department continues to fail on its transparency obligations, according to a report submitted to Parliament. www.readthemaple.com/as-military-...

Online Mentions Of Canadians’ IDF Service Are Disappearing The Maple has recorded cases where pages linked to on the Find IDF Soldiers website have been deleted, modified or made private.

NEW: Online mentions of Canadians’ IDF service are disappearing.

This article compiles the links in my Find IDF Soldiers database that have been deleted, made private or modified, resulting in the removal of mentions of Israeli military service.

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Canadian Forces Scheduled Missile Training In Israel Last Year The Department of National Defence is refusing to answer questions about the scheduled training sessions.

NEW: The Canadian Armed Forces planned to send 29 personnel to Israel last year for training in how to use anti-tank missiles purchased from an Israeli arms company, documents obtained by The Maple reveal. www.readthemaple.com/canadian-for...

Canadian Embassy Hosted Ukraine’s Azov Brigade This Summer An Azov member described the meeting as a “friendly and open dialogue.”

NEW: After years of Canada claiming it won't support Azov Brigade due to its far-right ideology and neo-Nazi links, the Canadian Defence Attache in Ukraine met with Azov at the Embassy this summer.

An Azov contact said it was a “friendly and open dialogue.”
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These 49 Canadians Have Served In Israel’s Military Since Oct. 7 The Maple has identified 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since Oct. 7, 2023.

NEW: I’ve published an article containing the names and profiles of 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.

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Find IDF Soldiers A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.

NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.

findidfsoldiers.net

How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism “When they talk about the supposed authority of the IHRA definition, what they mean is Israel and its allies.”

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How The Israel Lobby Shaped Canada’s Definition Of Antisemitism “When they talk about the supposed authority of the IHRA definition, what they mean is Israel and its allies.”

NEW: Me and @emmapaling.bsky.social break down how the Israel lobby shaped Canada's official definition of antisemitism.

Includes new docs showing how pro-Israel groups were directly involved in influencing the contents of the federal government's IHRA handbook. www.readthemaple.com/how-the-isra...

The Canadian Press Will Continue Not Using ‘Palestine’ In Most Cases Most Canadian news outlets follow CP’s style guidance, meaning the status quo on “Palestine” may continue.

NEW: The Canadian Press, which the vast majority of Canadian media outlets rely upon for style choices, will continue not using “Palestine” in most cases even after Canada’s recognition of the state.

Here’s what they told me when I asked why...

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Police Involvement With Pro-Israel Charity Raises Concerns “We have seen increasing police aggression and baseless arrests and prosecutions against those protesting Israel’s genocide.”

Two police chiefs in Canada are on the boards of a pro-Israel advocacy charity. The president of the Canadian Association of Police is also listed, alongside business and political leaders. Experts and advocates are very concerned. My latest @readthemaple.bsky.social.

Police Involvement With Pro-Israel Charity Raises Concerns “We have seen increasing police aggression and baseless arrests and prosecutions against those protesting Israel’s genocide.”

NEW: Police leaders from across Canada sit on the advisory board of a pro-Israel charity that rejects the concept of anti-Palestinian racism and has praised Trump's crackdowns on pro-Palestine protest.
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Wage Proposal After defying a back-to-work order in August, the vote is another courageous act of resistance.

NEW: Adam D.K. King breaks down the overwhelming decision by Air Canada flight attendants to reject the wage proposal that ended their recent strike. www.readthemaple.com/air-canada-f...

Exposing Jewish Exceptionalism In Canadian Media The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.

NEW: The misguided belief in eternal Jewish victimhood is being weaponized to help allow Israel’s genocide to continue.

In my latest, I expose Jewish exceptionalism in Canadian media by examining and critiquing five tropes that are used by Zionists.

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A pop-up image on The Maple’s home page, reading: “At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed. #ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza”

The Maple, along with hundreds of other news outlets, has joined Avaaz and Reporters Without Borders’ campaign to draw attention to the 220+ Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since October 2023.

Gaza has the bravest journalists in the world.

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Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.

NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained

A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...

Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.

NEW: Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained

A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...

Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.

Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained: An extraordinary resource from @readthemaple.bsky.social on the shifting messages of the Liberal government. Enough of these games. To stop the genocide we need a full two-way arms embargo, no exceptions or loopholes. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...

Canada’s Arms-to-Israel Scandal Explained A timeline of Canada’s exports to Israel and the Liberal government’s attempts to make the scandal disappear.

NEW: The Liberal govt’s misleading statements and policies have created much confusion about 🇨🇦 military exports to 🇮🇱

In this timeline, I explain what we know about the exports and track how the spin and deception has evolved over the past 2 years. www.readthemaple.com/canadas-arms...

Air Canada Flight Attendants Have Made Labour History We should celebrate their courage while recognizing that the fight against unjust government interference isn’t over.

NEW: Air Canada flight attendants have made labour history, writes Adam King.

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Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome “By approving exports related to the Iron Dome, Canada is providing a shield for Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestinians.”

NEW: Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome

“By approving exports related to the Iron Dome, Canada is providing a shield for Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestinians.”
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Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome “By approving exports related to the Iron Dome, Canada is providing a shield for Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestinians.”

NEW: Earlier this year, Canada authorized two military export permits worth $37.2 million for goods for Israel’s Iron Dome, reveals @alexcosh.bsky.social. This is the first confirmation that the goods were used for this purpose.

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Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome “By approving exports related to the Iron Dome, Canada is providing a shield for Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestinians.”

NEW: The Liberal government authorized 2 military export permits to Israel worth $37.2 million in Feb.

Global Affairs has now confirmed that these are for goods related to the Iron Dome. www.readthemaple.com/liberal-gove...

Find IDF Soldiers A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.

In your email, include the name of the person and links to any sources you have where their status as a past/present Israeli soldier is mentioned. Your identity will be kept anonymous. Read more about the project here if you aren’t familiar with it.

findidfsoldiers.net