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Call on Government of Canada to act on Gaza
First seen: September 2, 2025
Last seen: September 2, 2025
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September 2, 2025Council
Full RecordingCall on Government of Canada to act on Gaza - Councillor Lemon
"The item was brought forward for same-day consideration by unanimous consent. Debate focused primarily on the wording of the arms-related demand. Councillor Lemon successfully amended the motion to change the phrase 'embargo arms to and from Israel' to the more general 'supply no arms to the conflict,' which was accepted by Council before the final vote."
FormCouncil Member Request: Call on Government of Canada to act on GazaOtherMotion Text: Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Town of View Royal call on the Canadian government to take a strong stand on the international stage and call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, supply no arms to the conflict, and demand an assured and secure humanitarian corridor to enable the delivery of food and essential aid to the Palestinian people."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Don Brown
John Rogers
Ron Mattson
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT same day consideration be given to Councilor Lemon's notice of motion - Call for Government of Canada to act on Gaza."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Damian Kowalewich
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Gery Lemon
Don Brown
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the main motion be amended by removing the words "embargo arms to and from Israel" and replacing them with "supply no arms to the conflict.""
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
John Rogers
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson