August 20, 2025
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to recognize a State of Palestine in the fall is “dangerous and highly premature,” according to an open letter by B’nai Brith Canada and a coalition of prominent Canadians.
The letter, sent to Mr. Carney Wednesday, questions why Canada would trust the Palestinian Authority (PA) to honour its commitments to reform and demilitarize as part of the planned recognition process.
“Canada should know, from experience, not to treat the PA as a legitimate state actor,” the letter says. “[The PA] has offered similar rhetorical concessions in the past – few, if any, have come to fruition.”
The Federal Government plans to recognize a State of Palestine during the United Nations (UN) 80th General Assembly in September.
“Under existing circumstances, recognizing Palestine would be interpreted as a reward for terrorism and authoritarian rule. It is also troubling that such a monumental decision would be undertaken while Parliament is not in session.”
B’nai Brith Canada, in conjunction with leaders from diverse segments of our country’s cultural mosaic, will continue to urge the Government to change course and work towards real change and lasting peace in the Middle East.