Canada's PM Carney: Canada plans to recognize Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025

Canada's PM Carney: Canada plans to recognize Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's administration is poised to recognize the state of Palestine at the 80th UN General Assembly in September 2025, according to recent developments. This move follows similar announcements from the United Kingdom and France, which have set conditions for recognition tied to ceasefire agreements and long-term peace efforts [1].

The Canadian government has been weighing the implications of this decision, with a virtual cabinet meeting scheduled to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Prime Minister Trudeau has emphasized Canada's support for a two-state solution, stating that a "free and viable Palestine living in peace and side-by-side in peace and security with Israel" is the ultimate goal [1].

The UK, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has already announced that it will recognize a Palestinian state by September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes other steps towards long-term peace. France, which became the first among the G7 to recognize a Palestinian state, has also set a similar timeline [1].

Canada has recently pledged $30 million in humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza and $10 million for the Palestinian Authority's preparations to lead a globally recognized country. These moves indicate a growing commitment to the Palestinian cause, though the final decision on recognition will hinge on the progress made in peace negotiations [1].

The recognition of a Palestinian state by major Western countries could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict, particularly as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. However, the move is not without controversy, with Israel and the U.S. expressing concerns that recognition would reward Palestinian militant groups like Hamas [1].

In September 2025, the UN General Assembly will reassess the conditions for recognition, with a focus on the implementation of a two-state solution and the end of the occupation. The New York Declaration, issued at the Two-State Solution Conference, emphasizes the need for collective action to achieve peace and security through a political solution [2].

References:
[1] https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-recognize-palestinian-state-ceasefire-1.7596361
[2] https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/159734