We further call on the Canadian government to impose targeted sanctions on Israeli leadership and military personnel responsible for war crimes.National Union of Public and General Employees
Public statement
The National Union of Public and General Employees published a joint statement on 2024-04-02 urging the Canadian government to impose an arms embargo on Israel, and is listed as a submitter of Canadian Labour Congress 2026 convention resolution GEN-061 (hot cargo, Arms Embargo Now).
Last reviewed October 19, 2026
Evidence
4 itemsWe urge the Canadian government to immediately suspend trade in arms and military equipment with Israel, in accordance with Canada’s legal obligations. Canada must impose an arms embargo to help end the horrors in Gaza.The resolution had been submitted by 11 labour bodies from across the country ... including NUPGE, the Ontario Federation of Labour and labour councils in Toronto, Waterloo and Halifax



