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What's a political football?

 Dear Federal leaders,

I am dismayed to learn that a recent report lists a Canadian company as the sole provider for $78.8 million of artillery propellants to the U.S., destined to Israel, being held by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems - Canada (GD-OTS-Canada).

This contract was awarded in September 2024, months after the Liberal government promised to halt weapons exports destined to Israel, as they are being investigated for genocide against the Palestinian people. 

There is simply no measure by which the actions of Israel against the Gaza Strip are not egregious. This is no time for politeness. The government must not be allowed to continue to violate human rights. 

As a signatory to the Arms Trade Treaty, it is prohibited to continue the sales of arms if there is a substantial risk of them being used to violate international and humanitarian law. 

I call on you to halt the General Dynamics Ordnance contract immediately and impose a true two-way arms embargo on Israel immediately.

Prime Minister Carney, you said you wouldn't make Gaza a political football and it was up to the ICJ, not you, to decide. But the ICJ has handed down an opinion on genocide. This is not shrouded in mystery. If you respect the ICJ, you must not continue arms sales in any form.

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Adapted from https://leadnow.ca/campaigns/cancel-new-weapons-april-2025/

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