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Noah Shack: Israeli election is Canada’s opportunity for a reset

The engagement standard that guides Canada’s relations with countries like Turkey, Qatar and India should apply to Israel as well.

As Israelis await the formation of their next government following this week’s election, the Canadian government has an opportunity to rebuild trust and pursue a practical partnership with Israel rooted in shared strategic interests.

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The Canada-Israel relationship is larger than any government. It rests on nearly 80 years of diplomatic relations, 30 years of free trade and deep people-to-people ties.

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For Jewish Canadians, this relationship has particular significance because Israel is deeply important to our history, culture and identity. That attachment to an ancestral homeland is not unique to our community. Across Canada, diaspora communities maintain deep connections to the countries from which their families and traditions originate.

Columnist Jesse Kline keeps you up to date with what’s happening in Israel and the effects of antisemitism on life here in Canada. Friday mornings.

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