Rick Scott doesn't want 'anti-Israel' Canadian lawmakers in Florida

The lower house wants to crack down on arms sales as the war with Hamas rages.

Florida often hosts so-called “snowbirds” from Canada during the winter months. But US Senator. Rick Scott wants to clip the wings of Canada's elected leaders who plan to visit the state following a ban decision Arms sales to Israel amid his war with Hamas.

“Canada is sending a clear signal of being anti-Israel, so let me send one back on behalf of our state: Florida proudly stands with Israel and always will.” “Any Canadian politician who voted for this should be a favor to everyone do and stay out of the Sunshine State,” Scott wrote on X.

Canada's arms sales to Israel don't amount to much; only $22 million in 2022 per year Haaretz. But Foreign Minister Melanie Joly A non-binding vote in the House of Commons calling for sales to be halted was described as a “real thing”.