Canada takes pro-Israel stance at UN

CanWest News Service Steven Edwards
November 15, 2006

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UNITED NATIONS - Canada voted on the side of Israel at the United Nations Thursday, demonstrating a marked shift in Middle East policy.

Canada registered its third change in a row on more than 20 Arab- and Muslim-sponsored resolutions that are annually critical of Israeli policy, but light on Arab responsibilities.

That's a marked switch from the way former Liberal governments voted.

The trend is expected to continue when Canadian diplomats join those …

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