Why Canada stands with Ukraine but not Gaza

Why Canada stands with Ukraine but not Gaza Submitted by Jeremy Wildeman on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 20:24 Ottawa's double standards are on full display as it condemns Russia's war, while enabling Israel's genocide Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attend the G7 summit in France on 16 June 2026 (Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/AFP) On Ottawa speaks about international law and human rights only when it suits western geopolitical interests. The contrast between Canada’s response to Israel over the Gaza war, and Russia over the Ukraine conflict, highlights the government’s dangerous double standards, which come at the expense of the legitimacy of global norms. This analysis, co-authored with Joseph Bouchard , of Canadian government statements on both conflicts shows a clear contrast.