Motion tabled by New Democratic Party passed with support of Trudeau’s Liberals
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March 20, 2024
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"It's regrettable that the Canadian government is taking a step that undermines Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas terrorists," said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
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March 20, 2024
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs wrote on social media that instead of Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's confirmation that Canada would continue not to trade arms with Israel.
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March 20, 2024
Speaking to the Star on Tuesday, the foreign affairs minister said the change is significant and not merely symbolic.
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March 20, 2024
A late-night vote in the House of Commons on March 18 on Canada’s policy on Israel-Palestine has prompted fiery reactions from Canada’s Jewish organizations and leaders.
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March 19, 2024
The New Democratic Party (NDP) motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine and maintain Canada’s recognition of Israel’s right to exist."
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March 19, 2024
The Liberals and NDP are fielding criticism from both Israeli and Palestinian advocates for passing a significantly-altered motion about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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March 19, 2024
Parliamentary motion from New Democratic party passed with support of Liberals, Bloc Québécois and Green party
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March 19, 2024
Liberal MP 'reflecting' on place in caucus after NDP Palestinian statehood motion debacle (CTV News)
The late-night Liberal watering-down of an NDP motion regarding the recognition of Palestinian statehood on Monday prompted anger and disappointment among both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian advocacy groups.
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March 19, 2024
The House of Commons passed an NDP opposition motion advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after significant last-minute amendments softened its original call for the immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood.
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March 19, 2024