Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

History will judge Canada’s response over Gaza; it will not be enough to point to statements of concern, or empty ultimatums.

Prime Minister Mark Carney. It’s too early to tell whether the Canadian government’s May statement signals a meaningful shift toward a 'human rights first' approach to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, writes Ketty Nivyabandi.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY KETTY NIVYABANDI

July 9, 2025

In May, Canada made its strongest statement yet against Israel’s ruthless siege of Gaza.

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