The catastrophic situation in Gaza and the West Bank has reached a legal and moral tipping point. The International Court of Justice has already confirmed a plausible case of genocide, and leading genocide scholars, humanitarian organizations, and UN experts have declared that Israel’s actions meet the definition of genocide. This convergence of legal rulings, expert findings, and humanitarian testimony removes any ambiguity: Canada is faced with a genocide unfolding in plain view.

As a State Party to the Genocide Convention, Canada has binding obligations under international law, not only to avoid complicity but to act to prevent genocide. Silence or inaction amounts to enabling atrocity. At the same time, Israel’s accelerating takeover of the West Bank demonstrates a coordinated campaign to erase Palestinian presence across their homeland, deepening violations of international law.

This campaign calls on Canada to take concrete, immediate steps: unconditional recognition of the state of  Palestine, imposing sanctions, ensuring humanitarian access, supporting international accountability through the ICC, and facilitating medical evacuations. These measures are legal and moral responsibilities.

The letter campaign is therefore vital to show the Canadian government that the public demands accountability, compliance with international law, and decisive action to stop genocide. It is a test of whether Canada will stand with humanity and justice, or whether it will turn away in the face of atrocity.