What are the parties promising on Israel and Palestine?

Sovereignty, Foreign Relations, & the United States

Israel and Palestine platforms

Here's what the 2025 Canadian election parties are promising.

We don't have any Liberal policies on Israel and Palestine.

Conservative

Defund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Defund the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

We don't have any Bloc policies on Israel and Palestine.

NDP

Recognise a Palestinian state

"We would join the increasing number of countries that recognize the State of Palestine. This is a concrete step towards peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis, consistent with Canada’s traditional support for a two-state solution." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel
Prevent military goods and technology from being exported to countries that abuse human rights

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19
Impose sanctions on key figures in the Netanyahu government who have incited violence, genocide, and annexation

Green

Recognise the State of Palestine
Advocate for full UN membership for Palestine

"Recognize the State of Palestine and advocate for its full UN membership, aligning with Canada’s commitment to international law and multilateral diplomacy." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

Read less

Looking for the parties' positions on other topics?

See our full 2025 Canadian election platform comparison

Making a plan to vote can be overwhelming. We'll walk you through it step-by-step.Take a step-by-step guide to the election.Step-by-step election guide:GoGet started