[However, Ottawa emphasized Wednesday that it would continue giving humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people through U.N. and nongovernment organizations.]
Canada won't give to Hamas, but they will give to the UN to give to Hamas. What is the difference? It seems Canada is just transfering some of their financial power to the UN.
Washington has ruled out direct funding for a Hamas-led government, although it will continue to finance humanitarian projects for the Palestinians.
Looks like both our countries are doing that.