Official Report Reveals Volume of Canadian Military Exports to the Occupation in 2025

Recent official data released by Global Affairs Canada has revealed new details about the extent of military and technological cooperation between Ottawa and Tel Aviv. The report, published on Saturday, indicated that the value of Canadian exports of military and technical equipment to the Israeli occupation amounted to approximately 14.7 million Canadian dollars during the past year 2025. This value is equivalent to nearly 10.7 million US dollars, raising questions about the nature of this equipment amidst ongoing regional tensions.

According to the official documents included in the report, the Canadian government relied on 50 military export permits to facilitate these shipments to Tel Aviv during the past year. These figures highlight the continuity of military-related trade flows despite popular and political pressures demanding a halt to military support for the occupation. The data shows that these exports included advanced technologies and equipment integral to defense and security industries.

In an attempt to clarify the official position, the report stressed that Canadian authorities have adhered to the decision not to approve the export of any lethal weapons that could be used in military operations within the Gaza Strip. This ban, according to official sources, has been in effect since January 8, 2024, with the government affirming that this approach remains in place to date. This measure aims to avoid direct involvement in the humanitarian violations witnessed in the besieged Strip.

Former Canadian Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly, had previously announced in early 2024 a temporary suspension of all export permits for military and technological materials and equipment. This decision came in the wake of increasing international and human rights pressures calling on Ottawa to take a firm stance on the military escalation in the Palestinian territories. However, the announced figures for 2025 indicate that the suspension did not cover all forms of technological and military cooperation.

In a related context, current Foreign Minister Anita Anand affirmed in statements made in August 2025 that her country is committed to a policy of not selling weapons to the occupation. Anand clarified that this approach represents a consistent strategy for the Canadian state that began in early 2024 and will not change under current circumstances. These statements aim to reassure the international community and the Canadian public about the government's commitment to international laws governing arms trade.

The Canadian government faces widespread criticism from human rights organizations that view the continued export of military technological equipment as a loophole allowing indirect support for the occupation's war machine. These organizations consider the distinction between weapons used in Gaza and those not used there to be practically inaccurate. These bodies demand a comprehensive and complete halt to all forms of military exchange to ensure non-contribution to crimes committed against civilians.

The revelation of these exports comes at a sensitive time, as the occupation continues to launch widespread attacks on several regional fronts, further complicating the political landscape. This data coincides with field reports indicating repeated violations of ceasefire agreements in the Gaza Strip, resulting in daily civilian casualties. Observers believe that continued Canadian technological support could be understood as implicit support for these aggressive policies.

In conclusion, the report highlights the contradiction between official Canadian political rhetoric calling for de-escalation and trade figures reflecting continued security partnership. With 50 active permits remaining in 2025, it appears that there is still a long way to go before a complete severance of military ties. The question remains about the impact of these exports on the balance of power and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Canadian government has not approved the export of any weapons that could be used in the Gaza Strip since early 2024, emphasizing the continuation of this restrictive stance.