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B’nai Brith congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on winning a majority government

B’nai Brith congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on winning a majority government

October 20th, 2015, TORONTO — B’nai Brith congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on winning a majority government. As the country’s most senior Jewish human rights and social service organization, B’nai Brith hosted a national debate series as part of its IMPACT 2015 initiative as part of B’nai Brith’s contribution to the democratic process.

“We would like to congratulate Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their victory last night,” said Michael Mostyn, CEO, B’nai Brith Canada. “As the voice of grassroots Canadian Jewry, we look forward to working with the new government on issues of importance to the Jewish community. Our 2015 IMPACT Survey identified many of the community’s top issues and will inform the advocacy agenda that B’nai Brith will bring forward to Canada’s new government.

“At the same time, we want to thank outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his service to Canada which was characterized by his long standing commitment to the safety and security of Canadians and his principled support of the democratic State of Israel both in Canada and at International Fora.

“We sometimes forget how difficult it is to put one’s name forward and run for public office. We would also like to applaud all candidates for their courage and commitment to our democratic process and thank them for all their hard work and their contribution to society.”

For further information please contact:

Sam Eskenasi
Director of Communications
B’nai Brith Canada
[email protected]
416-633-6224 x122