Canadian-made Light Armoured Vehicle burns in Yemen (2019)
Over the past decade, Canada has been exporting billions of dollars worth of military equipment to countries that have been at war with Yemen. During this time period (2012 to 2023), Saudi Arabia in particular has consistently been the largest non-US export destination for such Canadian equipment.
On the night of January 11, 2024, US and UK forces carried out airstrikes on 60 targets in Yemen, with the blessing of the Canadian government. The US and UK have followed up with more airstrikes since.
The Canadian government had previously said it would commit “a handful of personnel to the international task force” led by the United States and titled “Operation Prosperity Guardian”.
An operation which, despite whatever Canada claims, is intended to deter a Yemeni naval blockade of Israel-related ships and forcibly ensure the quick supply of goods to the State of Israel, in support of that state’s mass destruction of Gaza, escalation of settler/military violence in the West Bank and its attempt to eliminate the Palestinian people as a people.
Some background, from 2022
Last month, Trudeau's government announced $62.5M in "life-saving" assistance to Yemen—which is 0.004% of the life-destroying weapons they’re sending the Saudis.
— The Breach (@TheBreachMedia) April 21, 2022
Canada, @Martin_Lukacs says, shows up at a burning house like proud firefighters, even while they're the arsonists. pic.twitter.com/MBjfA9EV9N
Reverse Chronology
US says B-2 bombers attacked Houthi targets in Yemen, from Al Jazeera (Oct.17, 2024)
US air strikes target Houthis in several cities in Yemen, by Al Jazeera (Oct.4, 2024)
Canada’s weapons exports in 2023, by Kelsey Gallagher / Project Ploughshares (Sep.23, 2024)
Houthis say at least 16 killed in UK and US strikes in Yemen (2024)
Seized weapons meant for Houthis transferred by US to Ukraine (2024)
Houthis report 3 new US, UK airstrikes against Yemen (2024)
US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say (2024)
US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen (2024)
Yemen: Escalation spells disaster for civilians still reeling from crisis say INGOs (2024)
US-UK airstrikes force aid agencies to suspend operations in Yemen (2024)
U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a 3rd time to thwart Red Sea attacks (2024)
US carries out new airstrike against Houthis in Yemen (2024)
UK’s alleged use of Cyprus bases to arm Israel and hit Yemen draw protests (2024)
Activists protest at British base in Cyprus used in Yemen strikes (2024)
Much of Houthis’ Offensive Ability Remains Intact After U.S.-Led Airstrikes (2024)
US launches another retaliatory airstrike against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen (2024)
US Launches New Strike in Yemen, Against Houthi Radar Facility (2024)
Navy ships and aircraft played key role in strikes against Houthis in Yemen (2024)
US, British strike at least 60 targets, 28 locations in Yemen (2024)
BREAKING: @POTUS Joe Biden names @JustinTrudeau’s Government of Canada as providing “support” for US/UK bombing of Yemen. pic.twitter.com/DPlJ6RTxGA
— Labour Against the Arms Trade (@LAATCanada) January 12, 2024
Navy destroyer, commercial ships, attacked by drones and missiles near Yemen (2023)
Secret US troops in Yemen add twist to Houthi attack on Israel (2023)
US sends 1.1 million rounds of seized Iranian ammunition to Ukraine (2023)
Canada’s arms exports in 2022 (2023)
Saudi-UAE Rift Threatens US Effort to End Yemen War (2023)
Canada funneled arms to Saudis during Yemen war via opaque U.S. program (2023)
Majority Of Canada’s Non-U.S. Military Exports Go To Anti-Democratic Regimes (2023)
The Breach barred from weapons show for ‘critical anti-war journalism’ (2023)
Document reveals Canada’s undisclosed motives for arming Saudi Arabia (2023)
The Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian War on Yemen (2022)
Infographic: Yemen’s war explained in maps and charts (2022)
Arms exports to United Arab Emirates may be fuelling Yemen war, records show (2022)
The United Arab Emirates’ Three Strategic Interests in Yemen (2022)
Saudi Arabia is escalating its attacks on Yemen, and Canada is helping them do it (2022)
Canada violating int’l law by selling arms to Saudis: Report (2021)
Yemen and Canada’s $2.8-billion moral deficit (2021)
Canada is violating international law by selling arms to Saudi Arabia (2021)
New report details how Canadian made weapons are allegedly fuelling Yemen war (2021)
Canada has a war crimes problem (2020)
Dealing death: Canada resumes arms sales to Saudi Arabia (2020)
Footage of Canadian LAVs in Yemen raises new questions about Saudi arms deal (2019)
Canada still shipping LAVs to Saudi Arabia despite human rights concerns (2019)
What is the link between Irving Oil, Saudi arms and the war in Yemen? (2019)
Comparing National Positions on Military Exports to Saudi Arabia (2018)
Canada’s arms deal with Saudi Arabia includes ‘heavy assault’ vehicles (2018)
Canadian complicity and the Saudi-led war on Yemen (2016)
Canada must call for a ceasefire in Yemen (2015)
Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015)
Excerpts from yearly Government of Canada reports on military exports
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination by value, receiving approximately $904.6 million in Canadian military exports (accounting for approximately 42.2% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports) (compared to $ 1.151 billion or 54% in 2022).”
2023 Exports of military goods and technology
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination, receiving approximately $1.151 billion in Canadian military exports (accounting for approximately 54% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports).”
2022 Exports of Military Goods
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination, receiving approximately $1,746 billion in Canadian military exports (accounting for approximately 64% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports).”
2021 Exports of Military Goods
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination, receiving approximately $1.311 billion in Canadian military exports (accounting for approximately 67% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports).”
2020 Report on Exports of Military Goods from Canada
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination, receiving approximately $2.864 billion in Canadian military exports (accounting for approximately 76% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports).”
2019 Exports of Military Goods
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination in 2018, receiving approximately $1.282 billion in Canadian military exports (accounting for 61.96% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports).”
Report on Exports of Military Goods from Canada – 2018
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination in 2017, receiving approximately $497.5 million in Canadian military exports (accounting for 48.25% of the total value of non-U.S. military exports).”
Report on Exports of Military Goods from Canada – 2017
“Saudi Arabia was the largest non-U.S. export destination in 2016, receiving approximately $142.2 million in Canadian military exports (accounting for 19.81% of the total value of military exports).”
Report on Exports of Military Goods from Canada – 2016
“Saudi Arabia was the second largest destination of Canadian military exports in 2015, receiving $95.6 million in military exports (accounting for 14.1% of Canadian military exports).”
Report on Exports of Military Goods from Canada – 2015
“Saudi Arabia was the largest export destination outside of the United States in 2014, receiving $224.5 million in military exports (accounting for 28.2% of the total value of military exports).”
Report on exports of military goods from Canada – 2014
“Saudi Arabia, a non-NATO AFCCL destination was the largest single [non-U.S.] destination of Canadian military exports each year [2012 and 2013], received $575.1 million in military exports, accounting for 33% of all Canadian military exports.”
Report on exports of military goods from Canada – 2012-2013
Total (2012-2023): More than $10 billion
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