OTTAWA — The consequences of a symbolic House of Commons vote Monday that called on Canada to cease future arms exports to Israel are still reverberating as Liberals face criticism from Israel — and from within their own caucus.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly held a closed-door meeting with some Liberals late Tuesday after three MPs voted against the motion, saying they were blindsided by the details of the last-minute amendments.
Montreal Liberal MP Anthony Housefather also continues to mull his place in the party, saying on Wednesday that he doesn't have any updates on whether or not he is going to leave the caucus. But Liberal MP John McKay said following their meeting that"of course" the vote caused tension, because the Israel-Hamas war continues to cause tension around the world, in their ridings and in the room.
"Since Jan. 8, the government has not approved new arms export permits to Israel and this will continue until we can ensure full compliance with our export regime," the department said in a statement.
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