Speaker: Ms. May
Time: 26/10/2022 15:38:59
Context: Question
Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP): Mr. Speaker, Canadians care about human rights. We stand up for human rights, whether it is for the Uighur Muslims in the People’s Republic of China and whether it is the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and around the world. We must also stand up for Palestinian human rights.
We must make it very clear that as a staunch friend of Israel we also stand for human rights to be respected for the people of Palestine. There are two important UN resolutions coming up. I want to ask the Prime Minister, will Canada consider please voting for the motion to respect what is happening, to help Palestinian refugees and to take action on Israeli settlements?
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, Canada is a steadfast friend and ally of Israel and a friend to the Palestinian people. We are firmly committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. We continue to firmly support the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, including the creation of a Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel.