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, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would officially recognize the State of Palestine. Carney stated that this recognition was contingent upon the Palestinian Authority's commitment to implement much-needed reforms. The Prime Minister had received assurances of such reforms from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a letter and later during a phone conversation.
However, the Privy Council, Canada's internal cabinet, declined to publish the letter, citing respect for diplomatic relations. The reforms were pivotal in Canada's decision to move forward with statehood recognition, but they have been met with varying interpretations, both supportive and critical.
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