our platform
The Vote Palestine platform outlines the minimum demands that we are seeking from current and aspiring MPs and their parties, based on the current priorities and recent campaigns by various human rights groups and advocates.
It is no longer enough for Canada to use the language of support for a two-state solution. Canada needs to take concrete measures to support freedom and justice for Palestinians.
We encourage voters to speak with their local candidates and ask them their views on these four themes. Let them know that this election you are voting for the candidate and party that stands up for Palestinian human rights!
End Military Trade and Cooperation with Israel
Cancel the drone contract with Israeli weapons company Elbit Systems
End Israeli military recruitment in Canada by enforcing the Canadian Foreign Enlistment Act
Suspend all bilateral trade of weapons and military services with Israel until it complies with international law.
End the Trade of Goods and Services from Israeli Settlements
Ban the trade of goods and services from Israeli settlements.
End all forms of economic, military, and academic cooperation with Israeli settlements.
Revoke the charitable status of Canadian charities which are found to materially support the Israeli military, settlements or occupation.
Uphold International Law for Palestinians
Use economic and diplomatic tools to pressure the Israeli government to immediately end the occupation and lift the siege on Gaza.
Recognize the State of Palestine and support its efforts to seek redress at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Vote in support of all UN resolutions which aim to uphold Palestinian human rights.
Protect freedom of expression on Palestine
Respect the right of Canadians to support the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement, as non-violent tools of resistance and protected forms of expression.
Reject the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and commit to fighting antisemitism without conflating it with criticism of Israel, and without undermining free expression and activism for Palestinian human rights.