Global National: March 18, 2024 | MPs vote on NDP's Palestinian statehood motion

The federal NDP has put forward a motion calling on Canada to officially recognize Palestine as a state, in part of a series of initiatives the party believes could expedite peace in Gaza and across the Middle East. David Akin explains how some MPs are reacting to the proposal and how House leader Steven MacKinnon proposed a series of changes that somewhat watered down the motion.

Famine is "imminent" in northern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are cut off by Israel's war on Hamas, according to a report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which is backed by the United Nations. Redmond Shannon looks at how many people are dying daily from starvation or malnutrition and the blame being placed on Israel.

The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding to export Canadian hydrogen to Germany and reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. Heidi Petracek looks at whether this potential fuel of the future will pay dividends for Canada and why critics aren't sold on the strategy.

About 40 cases of measles have been confirmed in Canada this year, a highly contagious disease fewer people are vaccinating against. Heather Yourex-West reports on the growing concerns about a measles outbreak, as many families travel for March break and how other vaccine-preventable illnesses are making a comeback.

Former U.S president Donald Trump's lawyers say he has been unable to raise the $454 million USD needed to post a bond covering the civil fraud case he is appealing. Jackson Proskow explains why insurance companies are wary of helping Trump and what could happen if he misses the deadline.

Plus, as final preparations get underway for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, MPs paid tribute to one of Canada's most successful politicians in the House of Commons. Mackenzie Gray has the tributes from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and others.

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[ladylove-fzlv]

Hamas is to blame for this so called coming famine so why aren't they being brought to justice for it.

[bunman]

How bout we figure out Canada's problems before we look at gaza.

[kenpierard]

How about the MPs focus on the 300k homeless hungry Canadians. We give billions in foreign aid but won't buy affordable housing for veterans or the homeless .

[glakiteejit]

How about concentrating on CANADA!!? Not your war not your business .

[timsharp]

We have enough troubles of our own. Expensive groceries, expensive rent, Canadians need to be taken care of first.

[CalgaryDynastar]

Parliament hasn’t sat for months and the first thing they talk about is a foreign conflict… What a sham our political system is.

[danielhesleton]

So telling how most of the seats in the house were empty. Surly I’m not alone in noticing.

[jeepstuff]

Waste of time. This has nothing to do with Canada,

[commonsensecraziness]

If ever you needed more proof that there's no real political difference between the parties:
I give you Elizabeth May praising Brian Mulroney for "saving" the ozone layer.

[sharktooth]

Can we vote on weather or not to deport Hamas supporters?

[lewislauzon]

Canada better mind there own business . Look after there own people .

[mpatm]

Their votes gave us a clear indication of their stand on this issue. Thank you. Bring on the election!

[MrHammerman]

I say in support of palastine, we fully fund one way tickets to Gaza for all protesters so they can help fight! Who is with me?

[gitanjalisimon-rasiah]

Who cares we have issues in our country let's deal with that.

[rockyjohnson]

How much Oil is burned in order to deliver that Hydrogen to Germany? Green Energy. LOL

[MarieNoswap]

As if Canadians somehow know better than Israel what is going on over there!

The NDP is insane.

[samgabriel]

What a cheap way to grab cheap votes without any effort to adapt real value to Canadian affairs and make any difference to Canadian lives.

[Javy_Valen_Tain]

Canadian taxes and prices will rip you off, keep away!

[noraguno]

Must be nice to live in a land of freedoms that you have never had to contribute and defend where you are exiled for this behaviour in your homelands.

[mollyvb]

I would like to watch journalists asking Palestinians if they want a two state solution.