Zionist lobbyists are angry by the developments, despite the fact that Muslim advocacy groups have applauded the contract suspension.
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, Canada has canceled a deal with a US company to provide the Israeli army with ammunition made in Quebec and froze 30 permits for arms sales to Israel.
Joly made it clear that the government will not permit the sale or shipment of Canadian-made ammunition—in this case, produced by the Canadian division of US-based General Dynamics—to other nations for Israeli resale.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the largest Muslim advocacy organization in Canada, welcomed the announcement.
NCCM wrote on X, “Minister Joly sent out a clear message by declaring that Canada’s policy on a weapons embargo to Israel remains in place.” “She stated unequivocally that the Canadian government opposed the use of any loopholes in relation to General Dynamics’ recent proposed sale of explosives.”
One point of concern has been the transfer of Canadian armaments to Israel via a go-between nation. According to Joly, it is strictly prohibited to engage in business dealings of the kind that General Dynamics is doing.
“Our policy is clear with regard to the question about General Dynamics,” stated Joly. “No weapons, or parts of weapons, will be sent to Gaza.” Clearly. It doesn’t matter where they are sent or how they are sent. Therefore, we’re in contact with General Dynamics, and my position and the government’s position are both clear.
According to the Globe and Mail, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs stated that Joly’s remarks indicated “a disturbing shift” in Canadian government policy.
