As France and UK Move to Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Where Does Ottawa Stand as It Seeks Closer European Ties?

As France and UK Move to Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Where Does Ottawa Stand as It Seeks Closer European Ties?
Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip on July 27, 2025. Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has been trying to forge closer ties with Europe amid uncertainty in U.S.-Canada relationship, but his recent comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict suggest Ottawa will not be immediately following the path taken by Paris and London on the issue of Palestinian statehood.