Breaking: @AnnamiePaul has been elected leader of the @CanadianGreens. In August, CJPME & @IndJewishVoices assessed Paul's positions on Middle East issues & awarded her a grade of C-.
See the full report: cjpme.org/green_2020 #GPCleadership #gpc #cdnpoli
Annamie Paul is one of only 2 candidates who refused to endorse the MP pledge to oppose Israeli annexation, which was signed by all 3 Green MPs. She refused to respond to our questionnaire. She has no foreign policy on her website.
This is how Annamie Paul responded to a specific question about whether she would support imposing sanctions on Israel. She doesn’t answer the question, other than to say that she prefers dialogue. (During @rabbleca / @ForeignPoli_C debate)
It's not just on Israel and Palestine. Look at how Annamie Paul responded to a question about her position on Bolivia. She assures us that she has the best sources, but doesn't address the substance of the issue. She simply doesn't respond to critics.
During the Foreign Policy debate, Annamie Paul "passed" on every lightning round question, on important issues such as NATO, the Lima Group, F-35s, and more. Leaders are supposed to answer questions and engage in dialogue, not stay silent.
Would Annamie Paul agree to sponsor a petition to ban settlement goods, as Elizabeth May has?
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