B'nai Brith Canada and a coalition of multicultural leaders have issued a forceful open letter opposing Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. The letter warns that the move is premature and could destabilize both Canadian foreign policy and the Middle East, arguing that it risks embarrassing Canada and undermining prospects for a two-state solution. The coalition criticizes the government's decision-making process, noting that it was made while Parliament was not in session and without public debate, which they say undermines democratic principles. Concerns are also raised about relying on promises from the Palestinian Authority, which the letter accuses of failing to deliver on reforms and suppressing dissent, and questions the legitimacy of PA chairman Mahmood Abbas. The authors urge Carney to delay recognition until Palestinians establish a stable and legitimate government, emphasizing that Canadian policy should be rooted in moral clarity and democratic values. The letter concludes by calling for renewed efforts to bring Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table for lasting peace.