Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was censored in the House of Commons and prohibited from speaking for an entire day because he accused Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and her government of “pandering to Hamas” since the October 7th terrorist attack, which saw 1,200 civilians killed.
House Speaker Greg Fergus ruled the accusation unparliamentary.
In truth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has repeatedly sided with Hamas and echoed pro-Palestinian talking points, advancing policy that plays into the hands of the terrorist organization.
These are all of the times Trudeau has appeased Hamas and its supporters:
Senior Hamas leader thanks Canada for ceasefire support (October)
Senior Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad publicly thanked the Trudeau government for its stance on the ceasefire. Hamad expressed appreciation for Canada, Australia and New Zealand for their support in pushing for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
He praised the “positive stance” of these countries, viewing it as part of a global effort to isolate Israel and end its occupation.
Trudeau accuses Israel of targeting civilians (November)
After Israel launched a military response to Hamas’ brutal October 7 terror attacks, Trudeau publicly criticized the Israeli government, accusing Israel of “targeting civilians” and urging “maximum restraint” in Gaza.
This drew sharp condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who accused Hamas of committing “double war crimes” by using civilians as human shields. Trudeau’s critique was seen by many as an effort to appease pro-Palestinian activists in Canada while undermining Israel.
Canada’s vote for a Gaza ceasefire (December)
In a significant shift away from Canada’s traditional pro-Israel stance, the Trudeau government was one of the few countries that supported a United Nations resolution calling for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas.
This move, supported by 153 countries, marked a stark contrast to Canada’s previous alignment with Israel at the UN. Critics argued that this vote played into Hamas’ hands, as it sought to shield the group from the consequences of their October 7 attacks on Israeli civilians.
Global Affairs Minister meets a terrorism sympathizer (March)
Global Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stirred outrage when she met with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, known for his Holocaust denial and financial support for terrorists. Even more controversial was the fact that Jewish Liberal MP Ya’ara Saks was photographed holding hands with Abbas. In their social media post, the Liberals did not mention Abbas’ support for Hamas and the “martyr’s fund,” which goes towards terrorists.
Liberal support for radical NDP motion on Palestine (March)
In another move seen as catering to Hamas sympathizers, Trudeau’s Liberals supported an NDP motion that pushed Canada toward recognizing a Palestinian state.
Though the wording was softened at the last minute, the motion still aligned Canada more closely with groups and nations that have been historically hostile to Israel.
Trudeau’s government, in lockstep with the NDP and Bloc Quebecois, once again distanced itself from Canada’s traditionally pro-Israel foreign policy.
