Canadian Labour Congress votes to boycott military shipments to 'Israel'

• The federation urged the Canadian government to immediately halt all direct and indirect arms transfers to 'Israel'
• The CLC cited Canada's obligation to prevent domestic military exports from contributing to international humanitarian law violations against Palestinian civilians

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Canadian Council has voted in favor of a resolution calling on workers across Canada to refuse to handle weapons and military equipment destined for 'Israel', signaling an escalation in organized labour’s response to the conflict.

Representing over three million workers nationwide, Canada's largest central labour body stated that the move reflects solidarity with Palestinian workers and families, as well as a broader commitment to international legal standards.

Canada's unions passed a resolution calling on workers to refuse to handle weapons and military equipment destined for Israel. We stand with Palestinian workers in their fight for peace, justice, and respect for international law. https://t.co/dOCUSUgDu0

— Canadian Labour (@CanadianLabour) October 28, 2026

"Canada has a responsibility to ensure that weapons and military equipment produced here are not used to harm Palestinian civilians or contribute to violations of international humanitarian law," the organization said in a statement detailing the council's decision.

Alongside the directive to workers, the CLC formally petitioned federal authorities to implement a comprehensive halt on military exports. "We call on the Government of Canada to end all direct and indirect transfers of arms and military equipment to Israel," the federation stated, pressing Ottawa to uphold its international human rights commitments.

The Congress framed its stance within traditional trade union principles, stressing the protection of civilian life and advocacy for durable peace in the region.

"The labour movement has always stood for the rights, safety and dignity of working people everywhere," the statement concluded.