Multiple groups say “Shut Down CANSEC” arms show, call for independent inquiry into CADSI lobby group
Labour for Palestine, the International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS), the Palestinian Youth Movement, Anakbayan Ottawa and the Anti-Imperialist Alliance say: “Warmongers will not be allowed to gather in peace!”
Their social media post adds: “Individuals and organizations will be gathering again at North America’s largest trade show CANSEC, held annually in Ottawa at the end of May, to further carry out deals for weapons and military technology.”
They then highlight: “We must continue to resist organizations like the Canadian Association for Defence and Security Industries and shut down warmongering events like CANSEC…”
Notably, they “demand from the Government of Canada that there be an independent and in-depth inquiry into CADSI and its direct involvement in human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
They conclude: “Join us at CANSEC2024 to confront the companies and people profiting most from war & genocide.”
The CANSEC arms show, organized by CADSI, will take place on Wednesday May 29 and Thursday May 30 at the EY Centre in Ottawa.
PBI-Canada will be present at the protest against CANSEC to document/report on the stories coming from organizations, defenders and communities impacted by Canadian weapons sales and to monitor the Ottawa Police response to the demonstration.
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