A message from Lior Amihai, Executive Director of Peace Now, on the Hamas terror and its aftermath
About Canadian Friends of Peace Now (CFPN)
Peace Now (Shalom Achshav) is the largest and most effective peace movement in the history of Israel. Canadian Friends of Peace Now (CFPN) supports the agenda of Shalom Achshav and raises awareness here in Canada of the need for a viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. CFPN is the largest Jewish organization in Canada that is Zionist and dedicated entirely to promoting Israeli-Palestinian peace on the basis of the two-state solution.
Upcoming Events
In-person Events Toronto April 14, Ottawa April 16 and Montreal April 17
Recent Webinars
Follow the links below to watch the complete videos
The US-Israel relationship in the wake of Oct. 7 and the Gaza war
Register for The Webinar with Eric Alterman Sunday, February 18, 2024, 1:00 pm ET
International diplomacy and Israeli-Palestinian peace: The role of proactive engagement
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been at an impasse for many years. The two sides are farther apart than ever and neither side currently has a leadership likely to take initiatives towards peace.
Report from the Front – A Recent Visit to Israel and the Occupied Territories
In March, two CFPN Board members joined Americans for Peace Now on an intense study tour of Israel and the Occupied Territories. Jacqueline Swartz and Bob Katz reported what they saw, the notables they met and how it influenced their opinions on what is happening and how we should respond. A Q. & A. followed their presentation.
Who Speaks for Canadian Jews? The Response to the Current Regime in Israel
Webinar with With Andrew Cohen Author, journalist, commentator, professor
The judicial coup and annexation of the West Bank: the Netanyahu government’s dangerous agenda
A WEBINAR WITH PROF. DOV WAXMAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 7:00 PM EASTERN TIME (4:00 PM PACIFIC)
Annexation in all but name: The Israeli government’s alarming plans for the West Bank
A webinar with Lior Amihai, Executive Director of Peace Now
The Occupation is Occupying Israel
The links between the Greater Israel Agenda and anti-democratic measures within the Green Line
Land of Outposts in Samaria — a guided virtual tour
News Releases and Other Communications
Latest debacle in Gaza underlines urgency for radical rethink
Canadian Friends of Peace Now decries and mourns the tragic loss of life caused by an Israeli missile attack on an aid convey in Gaza on April 2. Seven workers with World Central Kitchen were killed while on a mission to deliver desperately needed food to Gazan civilians. Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged that the IDF strike was done in error and promised an investigation.
CFPN denounces extremist plans for Jewish settlements in Gaza
Even if it comes nowhere near succeeding in its goals, the Gaza settler movement is dangerous. It will do all it can to undermine the delicate, difficult process of building a more peaceful future for the region. Israelis cannot afford to be complacent about this danger.
CFPN decries right-wing slurs against Derek Penslar
Canadian Friends of Peace Now echoes the many progressive Jewish voices welcoming the appointment of Prof. Derek Penslar as co-chair of Harvard University’s new task force on antisemitism and decrying the right-wing backlash against him.
Extremists fill the vacuum with dangerous rhetoric
Israel’s far-right extremist politicians have once again been mouthing off in ways that are not only reprehensible but also dangerous.
Peace Now warns of record-level settler activity in West Bank
Canadian Friends of Peace Now is proud to support the Settlement Watch Program, which raises awareness about how settlements inflame the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and pose a serious barrier to eventual peace.
End-of-year reflections
I’m not sorry to see the backside of 2023. It’s been an awful year from the Israeli-Palestinian perspective.
Fighting occupation, defending democracy: Highlights from event honouring memory of Emil Grunzweig
On Feb. 10, 2023, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the murder of peace activist Emil Grunzweig, Peace Now held a special event for Israeli youth. The multi-faceted event, funded by Canadian Friends of Peace Now, emphasized the need to stand up to far-right incitement and political violence.
Powerful video brings home the message about evictions in East Jerusalem
Peace Now: Making a Difference.
Welcome to our series of short video interviews with leading representatives of Peace Now.
Each episode focuses on a key issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how Peace Now is working for positive change.
Most Recent Episode
Understanding East Jerusalem home evictions
Episode Two: Our speaker Dana Mills is the Interim Executive Director of Peace Now/Shalom Achshav.