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He would not speculate on how Canada might express its displeasure, saying only, “We’re going to consult first. I’m not going to speculate … We’re going to be responsible and deliberate.”

Canada has given some $300-million in aid to the Palestinian Authority since December 2007 — a five-year commitment that will soon be up for reconsideration. “The projects we’re funding are coming to an end, and my colleague, Julian Fantino would have to look at what he plans or intends to do going forward,” he said. “I’ll leave that issue with him.”

A spokesperson for Canada’s international cooperation agency reiterated Mr. Baird’s statement that Ottawa will review the full range of its bilateral relationship with the Palestinian Authority.

When asked about the future of Canada’s financial support to the UN itself, Mr. Baird said Ottawa is “not making any threats in that regard.” He pointed out, though, that when UNESCO approved a Palestinian bid for full membership, the U.S. cut millions in funding to the UN.

“I was clear then that the UN better not pass the hat around and expect that Canada make up for those types of reductions,” Mr. Baird said.

Echoing the Obama administration, Mr. Baird said his “key” concern is the prospect of the Palestinian Authority seeking access to the International Criminal Court, where it could move to try Israel for war crimes.

“That’s why I want to sit down and consult with our representative to Ramallah and our UN ambassadors to get a sense of what the road ahead could look like,” he said.