MEC facing bid to boycott Israeli products
Mountain Equipment Co-op is a popular outdoor clothing and gear store. It may be facing a motion to boycott purchase/sale of Israeli products at the upcoming annual general meeting.
“Our understanding is there will be a motion brought forward by someone who is obviously concerned by our sourcing from Israel,” he said.it’s not clear who will introduce the resolution, but such a move is supported by one small peace association, BC Teachers for Peace and Global Education, which pushed for such a move in February.
“We don’t think that MEC should be using factories in Israel, should be investing in Israel,” said PAGE spokesman Patrik Parkes, who cited Israel’s recent aggression in Gaza as a reason. But any vote – pass or fail – could be little more than a gesture.
Ordinary resolutions are not binding. Mr. Southam, in an interview Tuesday, suggested MEC wouldn’t change its policy.