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Orthodox Jew Tries to Raise Profile of Virtually Unknown Quebec Conservatives

Sept. 4, 2018 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen B’nai Brith Canada The following is the second of four profiles on Jewish candidates running in the Quebec provincial election. For the first, click here. MONTREAL – With the Quebec election campaign now officially underway, some more Jewish candidates have stepped up to the plate. B’nai Brith […]

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Young Jewish Candidate to Challenge Finance Minister in Quebec Election

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Aug. 22, 2018 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen B’nai Brith Canada The following is the first of four profiles on Jewish candidates running in the Quebec provincial election. For the second, click here. MONTREAL – While the provincial election campaign in Quebec will not officially kick off until Thursday, it is just as if the

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MP Iqra Khalid Apologizes, Rescinds Certificate to Activist Linked to Hate Rally

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Aug. 16, 2018 By Daniel Koren Manager, Media Relations & Communications B’nai Brith Canada MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – MP Iqra Khalid has rescinded a Certificate of Appreciation to a controversial activist and has apologized for her insensitive actions following intense public pressure. Her apology and revocation come fewer than 24 hours following a B’nai Brith Canada petition urging

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An Open Letter to PM Trudeau: Canada Must Counter the Glorification of Nazis in European NATO Countries

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July 4, 2018 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, B’nai Brith Canada has always been a strong supporter of Canada’s membership in the North Atlantic Alliance. We favour a robust Canadian contribution to security of the Euro-Atlantic region, including

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Willowdale Candidates Discuss Affordable Housing, Accessibility and Antisemitism at B’nai Brith Debate

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May 28, 2018 By Benjamin Paul Communications Associate B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – Liberal, Progressive Conservative and Independent candidates squared off in the riding of Willowdale Thursday in a debate hosted by B’nai Brith Canada that focused on issues pertinent to Ontario’s Jewish community. B’nai Brith also hosted debates last week in the ridings of Thornhill and

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Martow and Tanen Spar at Thornhill Candidates Debate

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May 25, 2018 By Reut Cohen Communications/League for Human Rights Associate B’nai Brith Canada THORNHILL, Ont. – Candidates from the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals, and the New Democratic Party (NDP) squared off in a debate hosted by B’nai Brith Canada Wednesday at the Chabad Flamingo synagogue in Thornhill. The debate was moderated by David Elmaleh, a partner

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B.C. Premier Rescinds Radical Imam’s Certificate of Recognition

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May 24, 2018 By Aidan Fishman Director of the League for Human Rights B’nai Brith Canada VANCOUVER – B.C. Premier John Horgan has withdrawn a certificate of recognition sent to a controversial Vancouver imam, following a month-long advocacy campaign by B’nai Brith Canada. In an email sent to B’nai Brith supporters on Thursday, the Premier’s Office

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Canada, Israel Sign Historic Modernized Free Trade Agreement

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May 29, 2018 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen B’nai Brith Canada The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. MONTREAL – Federal Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne and Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Eli Cohen signed a historic modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement

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NDP Should Think Twice Before Rushing to Condemn Israel

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May 17, 2018 OPINION | By Benjamin Paul B’nai Brith Canada The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. On Tuesday, as Israelis rejoiced at the unveiling of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, less than a hundred kilometres away, Palestinian rioters faced off against

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B’nai Brith Canada to Co-Host Three Ontario Election Debates

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May 7, 2018 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is proud to announce it is hosting local debates at three Toronto-area synagogues in the run-up to Ontario’s June 7 provincial election. Debates will take place at the Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue in Eglinton-Lawrence on May 22, Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill on May 23, and the Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Willowdale

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