Washim Ahmed
Washim Ahmed is a refugee and human rights lawyer. He is a co-founder of OWS Law and holds an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School.
If Canada continues to designate the U.S. as ‘safe’ while lethal immigration operations continue, then our realism is selective. We cannot claim moral leadership while outsourcing our conscience to a treaty signed under political conditions that no longer exist.
Our nation faces a difficult test with the Gaza crisis, challenging us to confront the systemic biases embedded within our governmental institutions.
It is essential for International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen to unequivocally reaffirm Canada’s dedication to humanitarian aid in Gaza, and clearly state that charities partnering with UNRWA can proceed with their vital work.
Canada should call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, as well as an unrestricted UN probe into potential war crimes in Gaza, ensuring accountability and justice.