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Canadian Prime Minister’s Shifting Stance on U.S.-Israel Actions in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n In just a few days, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has shifted his position regarding the U.S. and Israel’s actions against Iran. Initially supportive, he has now raised concerns over the lack of involvement from the United Nations and consultations with allies, including Canada. On Wednesday, Carney did not dismiss the possibility of Canadian military involvement in the conflict.<\/p>\n “Nader Hashemi, a political expert from Georgetown University, expressed that Carney’s inconsistent remarks reflect pressure from public opinion and the need to uphold Canada’s national interests, especially the relationship with the U.S.,” reported a news source. He noted that Carney\u2019s first comments were in support of the American-Israeli actions, but faced backlash for not emphasizing Canada’s commitment to international law and order.<\/p>\n While in Australia, when asked about Canada\u2019s potential military role, Carney remarked, \u201cOne can never categorically rule out participation,\u201d adding that Canada would back its allies when appropriate. However, former major-general David Fraser suggested to CTV News that Canada\u2019s involvement in the U.S.-Israel conflict is unlikely unless a NATO member invokes Article 5 of the treaty.<\/p>\n Carney\u2019s comments highlight his aim to avoid further discord with the U.S., according to Hashemi. Meanwhile, Melissa Lantsman, deputy leader of the Conservative Party, summarized the prime minister’s contradictory stance with her remarks on social media: \u201cWe support it, we\u2019re upset about it, we think it\u2019s bad, but also, we might join in.\u201d<\/p>\n Michael Chong, another Conservative Party member, criticized Carney\u2019s position, saying that supporting airstrikes while calling for their cessation presents a contradiction.<\/p>\n The left has also criticized Carney. Following the airstrikes, Alexandre Boulerice, the foreign affairs critic for the New Democratic Party, strongly condemned the actions by the U.S. and Israel, urging Canada to advocate for peace and diplomacy instead of supporting military action.<\/p>\n During his trip, Carney acknowledged that powerful nations often act without regard for international norms, leading to broader consequences. He reiterated Canada\u2019s support for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons but expressed regret over the ongoing conflict, labeling it a failure of the international system, and called for a swift end to hostilities.<\/p>\n At a defense conference, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand echoed these sentiments, urging all parties in the conflict to adhere to international laws.<\/p>\n A recent Angus Reid Institute poll revealed that 49% of Canadians oppose the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, while just 34% support them.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Canadian Prime Minister’s Shifting Stance on U.S.-Israel Actions in Iran In just a few days, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has shifted his position regarding the U.S. and Israel’s actions against Iran. Initially supportive, he has now raised concerns over the lack of involvement from the United Nations and consultations with allies, including Canada. 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