NCCAR Open Letter commemorating the life of Jack Layton (1950-2011)

The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) would like to express its deepest sympathies and condolences for the loss of her Majesty’s Leader of the Official Opposition Jack Layton.

Throughout his career, Mr. Layton has always been principled, civil, passionate and hopeful that our …Continue reading


Special Announcement: Notice To The Membership

NCCAR National Conference and Annual General Meeting
5-6 November 2011
National Capital Region

August 11th, 2011 (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) invites you to reserve November 5-6 for its National Conference and Annual General Meeting to …Continue reading


NCCAR Position Paper on Canada`s Foreign Policy in the Arab World

August 9th, 2011 (Ottawa):  The National Council on Canada Arab (NCCAR) has released a position paper authored by NCCAR board member Peter Larson outlining the realities of Canada`s engagement in the Arab world.  In addition, the paper proposes a list of policy recommendations that …Continue reading


NCCAR Concerned with Israeli Settlement Expansion in East Jerusalem

Communiqué

August 8th, 2011 / 8 août , 2011
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Expansion of Settlements in East Jerusalem

August 8th 2011, (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) is deeply concerned about the news coming out of Israel with respect to the approval to add 900 housing units …Continue reading


NCCAR MONITORS TRIALS IN EGYPT AND TUNISIA

National Council on Canada-Arab Relations | Conseil National des Relations Canado-Arabes

Communiqué

August 8th , 2011 / 8 Août, 2011
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August 8th 2011, (Ottawa): The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) is following closely the latest developments surrounding the trials of former Egyptian President …Continue reading


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UN human rights expert slams violations in Israeli prisons -
Associated Press of Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (APP): A UN expert said Wednesday he was “appalled” by the ongoing human rights violations in Israeli prisons amid a wave of hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners. …Continue reading


Hamas Should Halt Executions

Gaza: Hamas Should Halt Executions

via Middle East/N. Africa by Human Rights Watch on 4/10/12

The Hamas authorities’ execution of three convicted prisoners by hanging on April 7, 2012, highlights the need for a moratorium on capital punishment in Gaza, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch, which opposes the death penalty in …Continue reading


Gaza: dans l'oeil du cyclone - Cyberpresse



Gaza: dans l’oeil du cyclone
Cyberpresse
À l’époque, la bande de Gaza se relevait d’une opération militaire lancée en décembre 2008 par Israël après une série de tirs de roquettes en provenance du territoire. Dans la foulée, Droits et Démocratie a versé trois subventions de …Continue reading


Webinar Series: Democratic Reform in the Arab World, Regional Challenges and Canadian Perspectives

NCCAR is pleased to offer a series of free, interactive webinars on timely and important topics. Participate from any computer, anywhere. Featuring special guests, professionally facilitated and with relevant suggested reading / viewing materials to review prior to the discussion.

All …Continue reading


more killed in shelling of Homs as bid to evacuate journalists fails ...


The Guardian


Syria: more killed in shelling of Homs as bid to evacuate journalists fails
The Guardian
Diplomacy is hamstrung because Russia and China oppose action by the UN security council, and there is little appetite for military intervention – …Continue reading

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