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Beryl P. Wajsman: Dear CBC — your anti-Israel bias is showing

When public broadcasting tilts in ways that reinforce demonization rather than understanding, it contributes to a climate in which antisemitism flourishes

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In a country that prides itself on pluralism and fairness, public broadcasting carries a special burden. The CBC is not just another media outlet competing for ratings. It is funded by taxpayers — including its Jewish community — and is entrusted to be honest, not biased. When that trust falters, the consequences ripple far beyond the newsroom. When bias is obsessive — particularly against an identifiable group — it can incite and validate hate.

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The CBC’s coverage of Israel consistently crosses the line from critical journalism into narrative framing that distorts, omits, and inflames. Just last week, the CBC made an issue of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plane crossing Canadian air space on its way to Washington. Nothing is too small to escape being twisted by the CBC against Israel.

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