Canada to back Palestinian state at UN in September – PM Carney

Canada will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday, aligning with a growing international push to support Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Speaking after a high-level Cabinet meeting and conversations with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Carney said Canada’s move would take place at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly….