Trudeau Says UN Vote Not a Shift in Canada’s ‘Steadfast’ Support of Israel

Trudeau Says UN Vote Not a Shift in Canada’s ‘Steadfast’ Support of Israel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with attendees during Hanukkah on the Hill celebrations in Ottawa on Dec. 9, 2019. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a recent vote by Canada to support a U.N. resolution endorsing Palestinian self-determination is not a shift in Canada’s policy against singling out Israel for criticism on the international stage.

Trudeau made the remarks at a menorah lighting on Parliament Hill Monday, where about 100 parliamentarians gathered to mark the upcoming Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.