Liberal government faces test defending royal prerogative as opposition MPs vie for say in Canada’s foreign policy

While Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said 'we cannot change foreign policy based on an opposition motion,' she also noted that the amended and non-binding NDP motion on the war in Gaza is a 'real thing,' and 'that this is clearly the intent of this government, to make sure we follow what is written in this motion.'

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, and NDP MP Heather McPherson. After negotiations with the Liberals, McPherson acceded to a more water-downed proposal that didn't include recognizing the state of Palestine. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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BY NEIL MOSS

April 5, 2024

With opposition MPs pushing motions to direct Canadian foreign policy—whether out of ideology or symbolism—pressure is being put on the cabinet’s exclusive control over the management of Canada’s place on the world stage.

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