Canada never stopped arming Israel despite pledge to halt new permits, report says

Despite Canada's pledge to halt new weapons export permits to Israel, a recent report indicates that arms shipments continued, and were even expedited. These shipments were sometimes routed indirectly through the US, raising questions about transparency. The report, compiled by the Palestinian Youth Movement and other groups, suggests that Ottawa aimed to appease public dissatisfaction with its response to the war on Gaza without altering its support for Israel. Data from October 2023 to May 2025 reveals over 390 shipments from 21 Canadian manufacturers, including bullets, cartridge parts, F-35 jet parts, and dual-use items. Key suppliers included General Dynamics, Stelia Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney, providing surveillance technology, aircraft landing gear, and other military support systems.