Party: Liberal
Province: Ontario
Track Record on Palestine:
- Called for a Ceasefire
- Defended Free Speech on Campus
- Condemned Trump Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
- Visited the West Bank
- Voted YES to the NDP Gaza Motion
- 5 House of Commons Interventions
- 6 Parliamentary Committee Interventions
MP Shafqat Ali has been a consistent advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the protection of innocent civilians and adherence to international humanitarian law. He has condemned the mass civilian casualties, called out restrictions on aid, and pushed for the reinstatement of UNRWA funding. Ali has also raised concerns about the challenges faced by families trying to flee conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan, urging greater immigration support and transparency. Domestically, he has engaged with communities impacted by Islamophobia and discrimination, reinforcing his call for respect for human rights. He has also visited the West Bank, raising concerns about Israeli settler violence and advocating for the rights of Palestinians.
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