Canadian lawmaker says he was demoted for supporting bill on arms exports to Israel

A Canadian lawmaker has said he was demoted after backing legislation intended to close loopholes that allow Canadian-made military equipment to be sold to other countries and subsequently end up in Israel, according to Anadolu Agency.

The available report did not provide additional detail about the specific circumstances of the demotion or which party or parliamentary body took the action against him. The bill in question sought to tighten oversight of arms export pathways that critics say have allowed Canadian military equipment to reach Israel indirectly, bypassing direct export restrictions.

The dispute highlights ongoing debate within Canadian politics over the country's arms trade policies and its relationship with Israel, an issue that has drawn scrutiny from advocacy groups and some lawmakers amid the wider regional conflict involving Israel.

It was not immediately clear whether the bill has advanced through Canada's Parliament or what its current status is. Government officials have not been reported as commenting on the lawmaker's demotion claim.

The episode adds to broader tensions within Canadian politics over arms export policy and the country's stance on the conflict in the Middle East.