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Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says

An open letter signed by community leaders criticizes the Liberal government for bypassing Parliament in recognizing Palestine, urging wait for stable governance after elections without Hamas.

  • An open letter signed by community and business leaders criticizes the Liberal government for recognizing a Palestinian state without parliamentary debate, saying it is "an affront to our democracy" according to B’nai Brith Canada.
  • B’nai Brith Canada believes Canada should wait for a stable Palestinian government before recognizing statehood.
  • Pro-Palestinian groups have given mixed reactions to the recognition, viewing it as overdue, but disagreeing with Canada’s conditions about demilitarization.
  • Former Canadian diplomats previously urged the government to recognize a Palestinian state, aligning with Carney’s plan to do so at the UN in September if elections occur.
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Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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