Canadian MPs reject bill aiming to close arms export loophole
Canadian members of Parliament voted against a bill that aimed to close a loophole in the countrys arms export rules. The bill, tabled by New Democrat Jenny Kwan, would have stopped the United States from buying Canadian weapons and sending them to nations like Israel, which face direct Canadian export bans. The bill was defeated at second reading, with 295 MPs voting against it and only 22 supporting it. The bill came after concerns that Washington was skirting Ottawas restrictions through a long-standing defense production deal. Supporters argued that the loophole undermines Canadas commitments and that Canadian parts are still reaching conflict zones in Yemen and Sudan. Critics say Ottawa cant fully enforce its pause on arms to Israel. Despite the defeat, backers want the bill studied and tweaked to protect interests.
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