Members of Toronto's Palestinian and Jewish communities are reacting with mixed feelings after Canada officially recognized the state of Palestine Sunday.

Canada, along with international partners, promised to preserve the prospect of a two-state solution, according to a statement from Prime Minister Mark Carney's office released Sunday morning.

Canada's recognition of Palestinians' right to self-determination and belief in human values is a crucial step forward in bringing about peace, says Bashar Al-Shawwa, a Palestinian activist in Toronto.

"It's not only a historic day for the Palestinian liberation movement, it's a historic day for the international order of Palestinians," he told CBC News, adding that it's a bit painful to see that recognition come after the loss of so many in

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