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From Palestine to Parliament Hill: Canadian MPs report back from the West Bank and Gaza


January 21, 2010


Three Canadian MPs joined a Canadian-led delegation to the West Bank and Gaza from August 7-14, 2009, to document the living conditions of Palestinians, and to witness the devastation of Israel's war on Gaza.

Please join us to hear them report their findings, and to discuss strategies for peace in the region. Discussion will follow the MPs' presentations. All are welcome to participate.

Featuring:
Libby Davies, MP for Vancouver East (New Democratic Party)
Richard Nadeau, MP for Gatineau (Bloc Quebecois)
Borys Wrzesnewskyj, MP for Etobicoke Centre (Liberal Party)

To read the MPs' report, please visit: http://bit.ly/4Tk50b

Hosts: Code Pink, CAW-Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy, Toronto Coalition to Stop the War

Media Sponsor: rabble.ca
Endorsed by: Canadian Arab Federation, Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid, Independent Jewish Voices, Not In Our Name, Palestine House, Ryerson Students' Union

Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Oakham House, Ryerson University
Location: 63 Gould Street Toronto, ON
For information contact: info@nowar.ca
Categories: International

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