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Michael Higgins: Carney Liberals grudgingly admit antisemitism is a problem

Federal report acknowledges the 'normalization' of Jew hatred in Canada

The Carney Liberals are to be commended on finally taking concrete action to tackle the scourge of antisemitism, but as recent fatal and terrifying events have shown, the lateness of their initiative has allowed the ancient hatred to flourish.  

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We must also wait to see if the new tools will be adequate for police who will have the difficult job of enforcing the law.  

Michael Higgins: Carney Liberals grudgingly admit antisemitism is a problem Back to video

The federal government recently released a progress report on its National Commitments to Combat Antisemitism. In its introduction, the report makes clear just how deeply entrenched antisemitism is in Canada. 

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