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'We were able to find common ground,' Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says

Government's endorsement of amended Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage


By News on the Net -- CBC——--March 19, 2024

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The Liberal government's last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country's Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to "anti-Israel radicals."

The motion, introduced by NDP MP Heather McPherson, was controversial from the start. One clause in the original motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine." ---More...


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