Canada–Palestine relations

Canada–Palestine relations refer to the diplomatic, cultural and economic relations between Canada and the State of Palestine. Various circumstances, including Canada's colonial legacy, foreign relations, and the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, have shaped it. Canada supports a two-state solution and officially recognized a Palestinian state on 21 September 2025.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Palestine, which lasted until World War I, Canada did not have a significant relationship with the region. However, following the war, the British Empire gained control over Palestine, and Canada became a member of the League of Nations, which granted Britain the mandate to administer Palestine. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of the partition of Palestine, leading to the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. Canada endorsed the partition plan.

In recent years, Canada has continued to maintain diplomatic relations with Israel and has been criticized by some for not taking a more active role in supporting Palestinian rights. However, Canada has also provided humanitarian aid to Palestinians and has expressed support for a two-state solution, and does not recognize West Bank settlements as part of Israel.

The Canadian government recognizes the Palestinian Authority (PA) as the representative of the Palestinian people and has maintained contact with the PA since its establishment in 1994. Canada has also provided financial assistance to the PA in support of institution-building, economic development, and humanitarian assistance.

Despite the strong support for Israel in Canada, some First Nations are sympathetic with Palestinians, due to perceived historic parallels in both peoples struggles. Conversely, other First Nations people have shown support to Israel claiming Jewish return to the land of historic Israel is actually a form of decolonization.