Blair says controversial motion on arms exports doesn't change government's approach to Israel

Defence Minister Bill Blair said Thursday that despite this week's drama over a divisive House of Commons vote calling for an end to future arms exports to Israel, the Commons-approved motion doesn't change Canada's approach to the file at all.

Blair says controversial motion on arms exports doesn't change government's approach to Israel
Minister of National Defence Bill Blair speaks during a media availability on An Act to Amend the National Defence Act and Other Acts, in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill Ottawa, on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Defence Minister Bill Blair said Thursday that despite this week's drama over a divisive House of Commons vote calling for an end to future arms exports to Israel, the Commons-approved motion doesn't change Canada's approach to the file at all.