3 Misconceptions about our Revocation
3 Misconceptions about our Revocation
Unpacking 3 Misconceptions about our RevocationIn the reporting of our status revocation, there are several misconceptions largely due to misreporting on outdated articles and unrelated issues.
Misconception #1: “JNF supports the IDF”
In the past, we have funded a small number of charitable projects - playgrounds, swing sets, public amenities, etc - on IDF bases, without CRA objection. When the CRA informed us that in their opinion, it was now problematic, in order to be cooperative and compliant, we immediately agreed to stop these types of projects and established new guidelines for project selection. This claim is a regurgitation of an old issue that was rectified almost a decade ago, and is not directly referenced in the June 2024 notice of intent to revoke.
Misconception #2: “JNF builds on disputed land”
Similar to the issue of the IDF bases, we have, in the past, funded a small number of charitable projects in areas that can now be constituted as disputed territories. This is not contradictory to CRA policy, as there are other charities that operate and fund projects in disputed territories. When CRA informed us that in their opinion, it was problematic, in order to be cooperative and compliant, we immediately agreed to stop these types of projects. We no longer fund or collaborate on projects located in disputed territory. This too is a regurgitation of an old issue that has been fully addressed, and is not directly referenced in the June 2024 notice of intent to revoke.
Misconception #3: “JNF is complicit in Palestinian suffering”
JNF Canada’s projects support all communities, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, orientation, etc. We build charitable environmental and social infrastructure - such as special needs facilities, therapy centres and women’s shelters - that have improved the lives of thousands of people from all backgrounds. We are proud of this work and the positive impact it's had on communities and people in need. Supporting the needs of one vulnerable group does not make us complicit in the suffering of another.
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