News for Canadian Government Canadian gov to fund community initiatives to combat Jew-hatredTwo programs aimed at tackling anti-Semitism through research and education will receive government Anti-Racism Action Program grants. Canadian government hosting national anti-Semitism summitSummit will feature array of speakers including Irwin Cotler, special envoy for combating anti-Semitism. Petition urges Canadian government to condemn street named Swastika TrailOntario road dates to 1920s before the ancient symbol became associated with the Nazis and the Holocaust. Canadian PM congratulates Israel's new governmentCanadian PM Justin Trudeau: Canada and Israel are close friends bound together by shared democratic values. Petition calls for removal of Pierre Trudeau statue over "historical racism"Change.org petition also brings up allegation that former Canadian prime minister wrote anti-Semitic play while in university. Canadian gov needs to "tackle anti-Semitism head on," says Montreal Board of RabbisBoard calls for governments, civil society leaders and people of good conscience to denounce anti-Semitism.Canada expresses condolences over Meron disasterCanadian PM Trudeau, opposition leader O’Toole join other world leaders who expressed condolences deadly stampede during in Meron. Canadian government refutes "shameful" claim of “8,000 Jews” massing at borderQuebec news program falsely reports that “8,000 Jews” had arrived at the border for Passover. 'Canadian Amb. To Israel Shouldn't Be Jewish'CBC anchor arouses outrage in interview with Canadian FM by suggesting new Amb. unfit for post - because he is Jewish. |
