Canada’s Recognition of a Palestinian State Betrays Western Values

Canada is preparing to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations as early as September 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the decision as both a moral obligation and a diplomatic necessity. In reality, it represents a sharp break from Canada’s democratic principles—and a betrayal of its closest ally, the United States.

For decades, Canada’s support for Israel has been half-hearted at best. While the United States quickly recognized Israel after its independence in 1948, Canada abstained on the UN admission vote and waited until 1949 to formalize its recognition. This pattern of ambiguity has continued ever since. 

During critical moments, such as the First Intifada, Canada remained indecisive. While then-Prime Minister Brian Mulroney defended Israel, External Affairs Minister Joe Clark condemned its actions, accusing Israel of using excessive force. This back-and-forth approach became a trademark of Canadian foreign policy: some support, lots of criticism, little consistency.

That inconsistency hardened into outright abandonment in January 2024. Just months after Hamas launched the October 7th terror attacks that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead and hundreds kidnapped, Canada froze all military export permits to Israel. It also

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