Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that he would continue funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), while Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to cut funding. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh criticized Poilievre's description of UNRWA's ties to Hamas. Carney also faced criticism from Prime Minister Netanyahu for his comments on the situation in Gaza. The April 28 election in Canada is addressing various political issues, including the economy, diplomatic relations with the US, and rising antisemitism.