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The Presbyterian Church in Canada L'église Presbytérienne Au Canada The Presbyterian Church in Canada L’Église presbytérienne au Canada MODERATOR OF THE 135TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Rev. A. Harvey Self, B.A., M. Div. October 8, 2009 Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 0G2 Dear Minister Day, I bring you greetings on behalf of the 135th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada which met June 7-12, 2009 in Hamilton, Ontario. The General Assembly is the highest decision making court of our church. This year General Assembly welcomed His Excellency Elias Chacour, Archbishop of Akka, Haifa, Nazareth and all Galilee of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. Archbishop Chacour delivered a message of peace with justice that was inspiring and hopeful. General Assembly adopted a number of recommendations regarding the economic relations (including bilateral commercial ties and trade agreements) Canada has with Israel and with the Palestinian Authority as well as the economic ties The Presbyterian Church in Canada has through its institutional investments. The Presbyterian Church in Canada affirms its longstanding support for a two-state solution, as guided by the principles of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 242 and 338. The Presbyterian Church in Canada affirms the Government of Canada’s firm support for a two-state solution and acknowledges Canada’s $15 million contribution to the World Bank’s Palestinian Reform and Development Plan Trust Fund and Canada’s 2007 commitment of $300 million over five years for development assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with $250 million from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). In 2008, The Presbyterian Church in Canada – with support from CIDA - provided $140,000 to partners in the West Bank and Gaza Strip through KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives’ Global Partnerships Program. An additional $60,000 in humanitarian assistance was provided in response to the 2008-2009 crisis in Gaza. The Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1997. Canada’s bilateral merchandise trade more than doubled from $ 567 million in 1997 to almost $ 1.4 billion in 2007 ($ 426 million in Canadian exports to Israel and $ 959 million in imports from Israel. In February 1999, the Government of Canada entered into the Joint Canadian-Palestinian Framework for Economic Cooperation and Trade Between Canada and the Palestinian Liberation Organization on Behalf of the Palestinian Authority. On the occasion of the second reading of the bill to amend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement, then Minister of International Trade, the Hon. Art Eggleton stated: “Let me clearly state that while the Agreement is between Canada and the Government of Israel, we intend to extend the same benefits to the Palestinians.” The Government of Canada’s International Trade website characterizes trade between Canada and West Bank/Gaza Strip as “modest” and notes that “Canada’s relationship with the Palestinian Authority is positive and moving forward.” How extensive is trade with the West Bank and Gaza? Canadian participation in the Palestine Investment Conference in Bethlehem in May 2008 was a welcome initiative. What additional steps have been taken to stimulate trade between Canada and the Palestinian Authority? How does the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) benefit Palestinian businesses in the West Bank? 50 Wynford Drive Toronto, ON M3C 1J7 telephone 416-441-1111 toll-free 1-800-619-7301 fax 416-441-2825 www.presbyterian.ca Exported goods produced in Jewish settlements in the Occupied Territories receive preferential treatment under the CIFTA. This appears to be at variance with Canada’s stated position that Israel return territory captured since 1967, as called for in UNSC Resolutions 242 and 338. In its free trade agreement with Israel, the European Union no longer grants preferential treatment to goods originating from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, or the Golan Heights. The European Union requires that goods produced in Jewish settlements in the Occupied Territories include a certificate of origin so that consumers are informed about the source of the product. This certification distinguishes between goods produced in Israel and goods produced in Jewish settlements in the Occupied Territories. The Presbyterian Church in Canada recommends to the Government of Canada that similar clauses be incorporated into the CIFTA. The Presbyterian Church in Canada grieves the loss of life, the destruction of homes and livelihoods and the displacement and division of families and communities caused by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As The Presbyterian Church in Canada stated in a letter to Prime Minister Harper dated February 12, 2009, the Government of Canada should take a balanced approach to this conflict. Where acts committed by Fatah, Hamas or other Palestinian groups warrant criticism, the Canadian Government should do so. Where acts committed by the State of Israel or Israeli organizations warrant criticism, the Canadian Government should do so. Canada’s contribution to peacemaking should shine a light on the need for all parties to respect and to uphold human rights, and the wellbeing and security of vulnerable people. I look forward to hearing from you. Rest assured of our continuing prayers. Yours sincerely, The Rev. Harvey Self, Moderator, The 135th General Assembly, The Presbyterian Church in Canada CC Mr. Scott Brison, Liberal Party critic on International Trade Mr. Peter Julian, New Democratic Party critic on International Trade Mr. Serge Cardin, Bloc Québécois critic on International Trade and Standing Committee on International Trade, Vice-chair Mr. Lee Richardson, Standing Committee on International Trade, Chair Mr. John Cannis, Standing Committee on International Trade, Vice-chair .
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