US EditionDays after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel ‘flawed’
ONTARIO, CANADA, AUG 1 – Canada denies exporting lethal weapons to Israel, stating disputed items are non-lethal paintball-style projectiles despite a 2024 parliamentary motion to halt arms permits.
- On Aug. 1, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called the report 'flawed', insisting Canada still blocks weapons exports and hasn't sent lethal arms to Israel.
- Tuesday's report by Canadian advocates for Palestinians alleges Parliament was misled on shipments, including tanks and parts described as arms by Israeli tax authorities.
- Anand argued the 'bullets' were actually 'paintball-style projectiles', not combat ammunition, while Israeli customs officials classified the shipments as 'munitions of war and parts thereof' regardless.
- Ottawa maintains the permit freeze begun in January 2024, and Anand warned of 'severe legal sanctions' for unauthorized exports to Gaza, including fines, seizures, and prosecution.
- Opponents highlight that there's no evidence Canadian arms aren't reaching Gaza, urging a full embargo, as groups like World Beyond War call for accountability.
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The document is "erroned" and the "balls" indicated would be "paintball-type projectiles," said Minister Anand.
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Days after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel 'flawed'
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