Canada’s relationship with Israel began in 1947. Canada strongly supported Israel in the pursuit of peace and helped to stabilize relationships with Israel’s neighbors. In 2009 Canada and Israel celebrated the 60th anniversary of the official signing of the common peace relationship decree between these countries. Moreover, this strong relationship is also due to the fact that in Israel lives [...]
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Israel wants renewable energy
Trade relationship between Canada and Israel has already more than 60 years of tradition. It is estimated that current bilateral exchange of goods between these countries has tripled and reached a value of over $ 1.8 billion in 2008. Significant role in such a spectacular result has free trade agreement which was signed in 1997. Since then, opportunities for Canadian companies have [...]
Canada supports Israel’s right to self-defense
Despite the long-term trade relationship between Israel and Canada the real warming didn’t occurred until 2006 when the Canadian government changed and Stephen Harper became Prime Minister. This was the peak moment of bilateral and diplomatic relationships. Canada stopped funding UNRWA, the agency which helps Palestinian refugees, and reallocated it to Fayyad’s security project. The new priority in foreign policy [...]