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Middle East Eye
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Canada's Mark Carney derided online for vision of ‘Zionist Palestinian state'
On Wednesday, during the 2025 Nato summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared in an interview with Christiane Amanpour on CNN, where he made confusing remarks about the need for 'a Zionist Palestinian state', triggering backlash online. Amanpour asked Carney about his vision for peace in the Middle East, specifically concerning the issue of a Palestinian state, where its indigenous people can live in harmony and peace. In response, Carney said that 'in working on a path to a Palestinian state, living side by side in security with Israel… a Zionist Palestinian state if you will, that recognises the right of Israel to exist, not just to exist, but to prosper. We can't have peace unless we move towards that.' Many social media users, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGO) in Canada, criticised these remarks by Carney, who implied that the prime minister essentially 'wants Palestinians to adopt the political ideology of their oppressors'. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, a grassroots NGO in Canada that defines its mission as being 'to enable Canadians of all backgrounds to promote justice, development and peace in the Middle East', called Carney 'dead wrong'. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Today, Prime Minister @MarkJCarney suggested he would not recognize a Palestinian state unless it was 'Zionist.' In doing so, Carney is asking Palestinians to adopt the political ideology of their oppressors as a pre-condition for self-determination. He is dead wrong. Zionism… — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (@CJPME) June 25, 2025 Another Canada-based NGO, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), also shot back, saying that Carney's remarks are in direct contrast to Canada's foreign policy, 'which affirms the right to the creation of a sovereign, independent, viable, democratic, and territorially contiguous Palestinian state'. In a long thread on the social media platform X, NCCM said that Carney's remarks are 'insulting' and continue a trend of ignoring Israel's continuing war on Gaza, which several countries, as well as many international rights groups and experts, now qualify as an act of genocide. 7/8. But the comments today are insulting and devoid of the context of an Israeli government that has not only refused to recognize Palestine, but has continued to illegally occupy more and more Palestinian land as it carries out a genocide against Palestinians. — NCCM (@nccm) June 24, 2025 The fact that Carney mentioned a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine in the interview, but added that this Palestinian state should be a 'Zionist' one, was interpreted by many on social media as 'evil' and 'bigoted'. It was not on my bingo card that Prime Minister @MarkJCarney would call for something so hateful, bigoted, and cruel as calling for a "Zionist Palestine." I never imagined he was capable of such evil--evil is the right word--thinking. Does Carney not realize that it is Zionists… — Stephen Best (@BestStephenD) June 25, 2025 Many also argued that Carney demonstrated his commitment to Zionism, 'just like many other Canadian PMs before him'. Social media users did not differentiate between Carney's remarks about a 'Zionist Palestinian state' and his continuous support for Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, which has killed over 56,000 people. Mark Carney is a Zionist fanatic. There is no other explanation for his militarism and imperialism and his support for genocide in Gaza. The notion of a 'Zionist Palestine' is simply unhinged. I am actually shocked to hear it out of his mouth — David Robbins (@iroguerobot) June 25, 2025 In May, shortly after Carney was elected Canada's new prime minister, Canada co-signed a joint statement with unusually strong language targeting Israel with its G7 allies, the UK and France, calling Gaza's suffering "intolerable" and Israel's minimal aid allotment "wholly inadequate". Around the same time, the three countries threatened Israel with sanctions if it failed to stop its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter. These recent moves could explain why so many on social media were shocked and outraged by the prime minister's remarks, which, according to them, stemmed from "ignorance". In May, four Canadians were part of a delegation with their European counterparts on a visit to the occupied West Bank when Israeli soldiers opened fire on them. In response, Canada demanded a full investigation and an immediate explanation, calling it 'totally unacceptable'. Israel said it 'regrets the inconvenience'. However, Canada did not take action towards Israel in terms of sanctions or cutting trade ties with the country, even though there were many organisations as well as Canadian political parties calling on the country to do so.
United News of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
PM Modi arrives in Alberta for G7 Summit, says will emphasise priorities of Global South
Alberta, June 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived today in Calgary, to participate in the G7 Summit, being hosted by Canada. The PM said he will be meeting with world leaders at the Summit and also emphasise the priorities of the Global South. In a post on X, the PM said: 'Landed in Calgary, Canada, to take part in the G7 Summit. Will be meeting various leaders at the Summit and sharing my thoughts on important global issues. Will also be emphasising the priorities of the Global South.' He will participate in G7 discussions on energy security, infrastructure and investment among other issues. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: 'At the invitation of PM @MarkJCarney, PM @narendramodi arrives in Alberta, Canada for the G7 Summit. 'PM will be participating in @G7 discussions on the future of energy security, including diversification, technology, infrastructure and investment, to ensure access and affordability in a changing world. 'PM will also hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines.' Notably, PM Modi arrived in Canada after his two-day visit to Cyprus. The world leaders attending the G7 Summit include US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is also attending. The special invitees to the summit include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Presidents of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, South Korea Lee Jae-myung, South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Canada assumed presidency of the G7 on January 1, 2025, for the seventh time. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the G7 Summit. UNI RN
United News of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
PM Modi arrives in Alberta to attend G7 Summit
Alberta/New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Alberta to attend the G7 Summit, being hosted by Canada. He will be participating in G7 discussions on energy security, infrastructure and investment among other issues, besides holding bilateral talks on the sidelines. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: 'At the invitation of PM @MarkJCarney, PM @narendramodi arrives in Alberta, Canada for the G7 Summit. 'PM will be participating in @G7 discussions on the future of energy security, including diversification, technology, infrastructure and investment, to ensure access and affordability in a changing world. 'PM will also hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines.' Notably, PM Modi arrived in Canada after his two-day visit to Cyprus. The world leaders attending the G7 Summit include US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is also attending. The special invitees to the summit include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Presidents of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, South Korea Lee Jae-myung, South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Canada assumed presidency of the G7 on January 1, 2025, for the seventh time. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the G7 Summit. UNI RN
Deccan Herald
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in Canada; thanks Mike Carney for invite
Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada…
Deccan Herald
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
PM Modi receives call from Canada's Mike Carney, invited to G7 Summit
Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada…
