Where can I attend the panel events with Mr. Arnold?

CJPME will be hosting Mr. Arnold and the rest of the panel in three different cities: in Toronto; in Montreal; and in Ottawa. Admission will be $5 to cover the costs of the tour.

See a map to the Toronto event location, on Thursday evening, Sept. 25th.
See a map to the Montreal event location, on Friday evening, Sept. 26th.
See a map to the Ottawa event location, on Saturday evening, Sept. 27th.

What is the purpose of the event?

In July, 2008, the Palestinian Village of Bil'in launched a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court against two Montreal companies: Green Mount International Inc. and Green Park International Inc. The two companies are accused of building condominiums on Palestinian land under Israeli military occupation: actions that are strictly illegal under international, Canadian and Quebec law. This unprecedented case will go before the Court later this Fall.

CJPME will host a dynamic panel discussion with the Canadian lawyer for Bil'in Village, Mr. Mark Arnold, and other distinguished panellists as they explore the case and its implications for Canada, Israel and the Palestinians. Attendees at each event will be given the opportunity to donate to the legal fund of Bil'in Village, should they so choose.

The lawsuit was deposited at Quebec Superior Court.

Other distinguished panellists for the events include:*

Mr. Michael Lynk. A professor of law at the University of Western Ontario in London, Mr. Lynk has published on issues of international law in the Middle East, as well as human rights and labour law.

Mr. Steve Hibbard. A 20-year veteran of Canada's department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Hibbard served extensively in the Middle East during postings in Cairo, Tel Aviv, and Ramallah.

Mr. Adam Hanieh. A doctoral candidate in political science at York University focusing on the political economy of the Middle East, Mr. Hanieh also served for several years as a researcher for Defence for Children International - Palestine Section. Mr. Hanieh is also a researcher and activist with the Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid.

Mr. Thomas Woodley. President of CJPME with a background in public affairs and policy analysis, Mr. Woodley has helped develop much of CJPME's policy material on the Middle East over the past several years.

Ms. Shourideh Molavi. A law student at Osgoode Hall Law School, with a background in political science and international relations, Ms. Molavi has worked closely with Israeli and Palestinian NGOs like the ICAHD and Mada al-Carmel who have been actively supporting the Bil'in Village cause.

Mr. Jim Joyce. Jim Joyce is the Amnesty International Canada English-Speaking's Coordinator for Israel/Palestinian Authority/Lebanon/Jordan. He has been active within AI Canada on this area of work since the organization began to take actions in Canada during the 1980s. Jim Joyce is a teacher in the Humanities, Philosophy and Religion Department of John Abbott College, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec.

* Not all panellists will be present in all locations.