Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand
A year after Canada recognized the State of Palestine, questions remain about the reforms Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Palestinian Authority had committed to.
In September 2025, Canada officially recognized the State of Palestine under Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration, contingent upon the Palestinian Authority's (PA) commitment to reform. The reforms included boosting democracy, preventing Hamas from playing a role in the future state, and holding general elections without Hamas involvement.
The PA pledged to demilitarize the Palestinian state and halt payments to families of those imprisoned for killing Israelis. However, progress has been slow, with the PA only completing 30 out of 33 promised legal and social-system reforms in an 18-month period. The PA claims to have halted payments to the families of those imprisoned for killing Israelis, but Israel maintains the practice continues.
The PA's curriculum has been criticized for glorifying violence, but the Israeli government has also faced criticism for its own textbooks promoting racism. Critics argue that statehood recognition is based on unrealistic goals and perpetually moving benchmarks.
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