Canada is scheduled to vote in favor of a non-binding United Nations resolution calling for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas. This news came from a source within the federal government, who was granted anonymity to discuss matters not yet publicly announced before Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly spoke to reporters in the Parliament building.
 

Canada's expected position on the non-binding resolution at the UN General Assembly today marks a significant shift from its previous stance of voting with Israel on key decisions in the international body.
 

Trudeau said Israel and Hamas must work towards a "sustainable ceasefire," starting with an immediate cessation of hostilities.
 

Trudeau also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today.
 

He also issued a joint statement with his Australian and New Zealand counterparts, outlining a series of positions regarding the war launched by Israel against Hamas after its militants carried out a brazen attack on October 7.
 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Israel and Hamas must work towards a "sustainable ceasefire," starting with an immediate cessation of hostilities.

He also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, hours before the United Nations voted on whether to call for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday at the Parliament building: "Canada is committed to ensuring that Israelis and Palestinians live in peace and security within internationally recognized borders, in peaceful and successful states."

Moments ago, Trudeau issued a joint statement with his Australian and New Zealand counterparts, outlining a series of positions regarding the war launched by Israel against Hamas after its militants carried out a brazen attack on October 7.

The statement calls on Hamas to release the hostages from its "heinous" attack, noting that the group is responsible for sexual violence and "using Palestinian civilians as human shields."

The leaders also call for "safe and unhindered humanitarian aid access" to the Gaza Strip, as they call on Israel to lift its siege of the territory.

The statement says Hamas cannot be allowed to rule Gaza, adding that Israel cannot reoccupy the area or displace Palestinians.

The leaders also want another truce for several days like the truce signed last month which allowed humanitarian aid flows and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Liberal MP Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, said the statement is a way to pressure both sides, while adding that Hamas needs to surrender.

He told reporters, "It takes two parties for these things to succeed, where a ceasefire is always negotiated.

So Canada has to push, and it has to urge implementation."

He said quoting the statement, "I believe the three countries have taken the right step to push the matter one step further."
 

Shortly after Trudeau's office issued the statement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters he had been on the phone with Netanyahu.

Trudeau said, "I just finished the call with a long and detailed conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which I outlined Canada's position."

Adding, "We are committed to working with partners in the region and around the world to achieve a lasting two-state solution." 

Meanwhile, hostage advocates were present in the Parliament building on Tuesday to pressure the government to impose sanctions on members of Hamas.