On Mar. 11, Bill C-233, also referred to as the “No More Loopholes Act,” was defeated in the Canadian House of Commons by 295 to 22 votes. The bill was proposed by the New Democratic Party (NDP) on Sept. 19, 2025, and it aimed to close a loophole in the Export and Import Permits Act that enabled Canadian arms manufacturers to supply the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) with military goods by shipping them through Washington.
The United Nations (UN) stated in a 2024 press release that any weapons and ammunition sent to Israel will likely violate international humanitarian law — failing to prevent that from happening does not align with the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
However, a report from Arms Embargo Now revealed that hundreds of Canadian-manufactured parts used for military equipment have been sent to Israel through this loophole over the last two years. Some of the companies listed include: Héroux-Devtek Inc., Magellan Aerospace, and Cyclone Manufacturing.
The official death toll in Gaza since Oct. 2023 from Israeli attacks is currently more than 75,000, according to an article by the CBC — not including the 16,300 indirect killings from attacks.
The Cascade will continue to report on this story as updates continue.
