‘An enormous amount of work’ still needed after pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood: McPherson

The decision to formally recognize the state of Palestine is a welcome move as it will force Canada to oppose Israeli troops, settlements, and settlers on Palestinian territories, says a former UN special rapporteur.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, pictured with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on July 30, says Canada would become the third G7 country to commit to recognizing Palestinian statehood.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ELEANOR WAND

August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement about a pending Canadian recognition of Palestinian statehood offers a "glimmer of hope," but is too late in coming, says NDP MP Heather McPherson.

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