The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-canada-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:47:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Canada relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-canada-relations/ 32 32 ‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next https://www.timesofisrael.com/every-light-is-flashing-after-shootings-at-synagogues-canadas-jews-fear-whats-next/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:15:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774831 Community leaders worry a Bondi Beach-type attack is around the corner after years of unchecked antisemitism; they're hopeful lawmakers will finally heed the warnings

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]]> 14 countries condemn Israeli approval of new West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/14-countries-condemn-israels-expansion-of-west-bank-settlements/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:55:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719366 France, Britain, Germany and others say authorization of 19 sites is illegal under international law, warn unilateral actions in West Bank could derail fragile Gaza ceasefire

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]]> Israel blocks Canadian MPs at West Bank crossing: Delegation sponsored by ‘terror entity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-blocks-canadian-mps-at-west-bank-crossing-delegation-sponsored-by-terror-entity/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:08:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3713943 Member of PM Carney's party alleges she was shoved by border officials; Israeli Embassy in Ottawa says trip backed by subsidiary of Islamic Relief Worldwide, a designated terror organization

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]]> Specialized chip plant to be built in Ashkelon, Israeli-Canadian fund announces https://www.timesofisrael.com/specialized-chip-plant-to-be-built-in-ashkelon-israeli-canadian-fund-announces/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:26:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3688029 Awz Ventures says it will invest $1.6 billion in foundry to produce advanced semiconductors for defense use and civilian companies, though public portion of project cost unclear

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]]> Carney says Canada will arrest Netanyahu if he visits, in keeping with ICC warrant https://www.timesofisrael.com/carney-says-canada-will-arrest-netanyahu-if-he-visits-in-keeping-with-icc-warrant/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:54:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3669332 Canada's PM says his country's recognition of Palestinian statehood stems from Israeli government's 'designs' to 'end any possibility of Palestinian state'

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]]> UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal announce recognition of Palestinian state; PM: Won’t happen https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-canada-australia-formally-announce-recognition-of-palestinian-state/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:39:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647359 Netanyahu says Israel's response will come after his US trip, settlements will expand; Hostages Forum says countries turning 'blind eye' to terror group still holding 48 captives

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]]> Following France and UK, Canada says it will recognize Palestinian state in September https://www.timesofisrael.com/following-france-and-uk-canada-says-it-will-recognize-palestinian-state-in-september/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:58:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3610398 Carney says step ‘predicated on the PA’s commitment to much-needed reforms,’ including elections and a demilitarized state; Israel decries 'reward for Hamas,' says move harms hostage-truce talks

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]]> ‘I’m afraid to go home’: Canadian IDF soldiers fear fallout from war crimes probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/im-afraid-to-go-home-canadian-idf-soldiers-fear-fallout-from-war-crimes-probe/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:22:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3598740 Canada’s probe into the Israel-Hamas conflict doesn’t explicitly target Israelis, but its unclear scope has alarmed Jews amid rising international lawfare against soldiers

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]]> Canadian authorities confirm opening probe last year into alleged war crimes in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-authorities-confirm-opening-probe-last-year-into-alleged-war-crimes-in-gaza/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:38:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3564044 Royal Canadian Mounted Police tells Toronto-based newspaper the investigation started in early 2024, but declines to offer any further details, findings

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]]> PM: Starmer, Macron, Carney ’emboldening Hamas,’ are on ‘wrong side of humanity, history’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-macron-starmer-carney-emboldening-hamas-are-on-wrong-side-of-humanity-history/ Fri, 23 May 2025 10:13:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3556059 'When mass murderers, rapists, baby killers and kidnappers thank you, you're on the wrong side of justice,' says Netanyahu, after leaders of UK, France, and Canada issue joint statement

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]]> UK, France, Canada warn of ‘concrete actions’ if Israel doesn’t halt war, boost aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-france-canada-warn-of-concrete-actions-if-israel-doesnt-halt-war-boost-aid/ Mon, 19 May 2025 21:56:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3552884 Statement calls on Hamas to release hostages, threatens sanctions over West Bank settlement expansion; 22 countries sign separate statement urging full resumption of aid

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]]> Canada’s Tory leader vows to deport foreigners for antisemitic crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadas-tory-leader-vows-to-deport-foreigners-for-antisemitic-crimes/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:19:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526185 'We will bring in tougher laws to target vandalism, hate marches that break laws and violent attacks,' Pierre Poilievre says

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]]> Netanyahu slams Canadian PM for appearing to back protester’s Gaza ‘genocide’ claim https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-slams-canadian-pm-for-appearing-to-back-protesters-gaza-genocide-claim/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:21:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3525274 Mark Carney asserts he did not hear the word 'genocide' and was 'stating a fact in terms of the arms restrictions' that Canada has imposed on Israel

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]]> Outgoing PM Trudeau lost confidence of much of Canada’s Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/outgoing-pm-trudeau-lost-confidence-of-much-of-canadas-jewish-community/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:25:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3454120 Jewish leaders decried his lack of action against soaring post-October 7 antisemitism, with synagogues and schools targeted, and failure to support Israel during war

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]]> Canadian FM says she has recently suspended 30 permits for arm shipments to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-fm-says-she-has-recently-suspended-30-permits-for-arm-shipments-to-israel/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:41:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373274 'We won't have any form of arms or parts of arms be sent to Gaza,' says Melanie Joly, adding she ordered review of all weapons contracts with Israel and other countries

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