Controversial motion on exports doesn't actually change government's approach to Israel, minister says

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.

Controversial motion on exports doesn't actually change government's approach to Israel, minister says
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.