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Noah Shack: Israeli election Is Canada’s opportunity for a reset
Canada can rebuild trust with Israel through shared strategic interests after Israeli election.
In brief
Canada can rebuild trust with Israel through shared strategic interests after Israeli election. Canada can reset relations with Israel by strengthening strategic partnerships after Israeli election. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Canada-Israel relationship
Canada and Israel share 80 years of diplomatic relations, 30 years of free trade, and deep people-to-people ties.
Jewish Canadians' significance
Jewish Canadians see Israel as deeply important to their history, culture, and identity, similar to diaspora communities worldwide.
Prime Minister Carney's connection
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Mayo, Ireland in June where his paternal grandfather was born, calling Canada a country of kept threads.
“it’s great to be back home”
Identity under threat
Jewish Canadian identity faces increasing suspicion, discrimination, and violence despite being a source of pride.
Strategic partnership benefits
A renewed Canada-Israel partnership would boost peace efforts in the Middle East and strengthen Canada’s strategic autonomy.
What happens next
Canada will pursue practical partnerships with Israel to rebuild trust and advance strategic interests after Israeli election.
The headline
Canada can reset relations with Israel by strengthening strategic partnerships after Israeli election.
