Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney
Al Jazeera5 days
Canada's recognition of Palestinian statehood represents moral courage in the face of unprecedented suffering — affirming the fundamental human right to self-determination while 146 nations have already acted. As tens of thousands of civilians perish and annexation looms, Canada finally joins allies like Spain and Norway, choosing justice over complicity, sovereignty over submission to Trump's destructive regional agenda.
Canada's rushed recognition of Palestinian statehood represents dangerous appeasement to domestic pressure rather than responsible diplomacy. Without functioning institutions, unified governance, or genuine commitment to peace, this rewards radicalism while ignoring reality. True statehood requires more than declarations — it demands demilitarization, civic infrastructure, and leaders who choose coexistence over conflict.
There is a 50% chance Palestine will become a full UN member state by January 2042, according to the Metaculus prediction community.