Tag: Justin Trudeau
Trudeau’s legacy to go down as disappointing when it comes to Israel
As he prepares to step down from his post as prime minister, Justin Trudeau’s legacy as it relates to Canada and Israel will be shadowed by his failure to stand up for the Jewish...
‘Deep disappointment’ with Trudeau, Canadian Jewish leaders say
Canadian Jewish leaders reacted almost immediately—many with sighs of relief—to Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday that he will resign as prime minister after his party replaces him in a March 24 vote.
“This is an...
Third shooting in months at Toronto Jewish school
A shooting at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School early on Friday morning marks the third time that shots have been fired at the Chabad girls' school in Toronto in recent months.
There was a shooting...
Herzog to Trudeau: Take ‘firm and decisive’ action to ‘stamp out’ Jew-hatred
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to "stamp out" antisemitism, following the attacks on a Montreal synagogue and community center.
"Following the abhorrent—repeated—attack on the Beth Tikvah synagogue in...
The origins of antisemitism in Canada and why it has spiked
For many long years, there were no Jews in senior leadership roles in the Canadian government, save for Louis Rasminsky, who was appointed the governor of the Bank of Canada in the 1950s.
That changed...
Netanyahu slams Trudeau over Gaza accusations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night fired back at accusations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Israel is killing civilians in Gaza.
"I urge the government of Israel to exercise maximum restraint....
At Ottowa conference, anti-Israel activist Khaled Barakat blames Jews for Palestinian violence
A Canadian resident with ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine took to the stage in Ottawa recently, where expressed his support for arming Palestinians and took aim at the Canadian...
Canadian lawmaker running for prime minister would move embassy to Jerusalem
Canadian lawmaker Erin O’Toole said on Wednesday that he would move his country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem if he were elected the next prime minister.
“Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people,...
Canada’s recent, though rare, vote against Israel at UN sparks concern in Jewish circles
Aside from the United States, Canada has been one of Israel’s most stalwart allies on the international stage, often voting against one-sided resolutions targeting the Jewish state. However, a number of recent votes by...
Will Trudeau’s new government maintain steady support for Israel?
Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau overcoming corruption allegations and winning re-election last month, he is set to govern with a minority government that will likely include support from parties to the left of his Liberal...