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e-5022 (Foreign affairs)

E-petition
Initiated by Sami Baaj from Waterloo, Ontario

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the Government of Canada

Whereas:
  • Spain, Norway, and Ireland formally recognized the State of Palestine on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, while Slovenia will formally recognize the State of Palestine in June 2024;
  • The State of Palestine, governed by the Palestinian National Authority, currently does not have membership in the United Nations and is therefore recognized only as a non-member observer state;
  • The State of Israel currently has illegal settlements in the West Bank, which violates international law. Additionally, there are concerns regarding potential illegal occupation of Gaza, as indicated by comments and actions from Netanyahu and other Israeli government officials; and
  • 75% of the United Nations member states, which amounts to 145 out of the 193 member states, have formally recognized the State of Palestine. This recognition includes 9 countries within the G20.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to formally recognize the State of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.
Open for signature
May 31, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
June 30, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
Photo - Alexandre Boulerice
Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie
New Democratic Party Caucus
Quebec