Roman Baber, the independent MPP for York Centre who was removed from the Ontario PCs, has entered the federal Conservative leadership race
York Centre MPP Roman Baber formally threw his hat in the ring for the leadership of the federal Conservative party March 9. Baber sits as an Independent since he was ejected from the provincial Conservative caucus by Ontario Premier Doug Ford a year ago for opposing lockdowns and vaccination mandates. The 42-year-old lawyer was born […]
Shmooze: Debating the Jewish Vote
How will Jewish Canadians vote on Monday? A bunch of Jewish political nerds hash it out.
Justin Trudeau targets Bill 21 at debate, as election heats up in Quebec
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau finally got the attention of Montreal Jewish voters with his most forthright comments to date on Quebec’s secularism law, during the Oct. 7 English-language debate.
Taube: Andrew Scheer is the right choice for Canada – and the Jewish community
“How anyone could vote for Justin Trudeau with a straight face is beyond my comprehension.”
Liberals stand by Montreal candidate accused of ‘anti-Semitic past’
The Liberal party is standing by Montreal-area candidate Sameer Zuberi, whom the Conservatives said should have been disqualified because of his “anti-Semitic past” and having “promoted conspiracy theories” about 9/11.
Leaders clash over Andrew Scheer’s pledge to end funding for UNRWA at debate
The Maclean’s/Citytv national leaders debate turned testy on Thursday evening, when Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promised that a Tory government would cut funding to UNRWA.
Montreal Liberal candidate denounces Bill 21 at campaign launch
At the Sept. 11 launch of his campaign, Anthony Housefather told a packed audience of supporters that Bill 21 is “discriminatory” and “should not be law.”
Right-wing pro-Israel group granted third-party status by Elections Canada
The Mozuud Freedom Foundation has been granted registered third-party status, enabling it to raise money and push issues during the campaign.
Scheer promises to move embassy to Jerusalem
In an announcement that came one day before Israel celebrated its Independence Day, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promised to move Canada’s Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
B’nai Brith accuses Maxime Bernier’s adviser of anti-Semitism
B’nai Brith Canada is calling on Maxime Bernier, the leader of the upstart People’s Party of Canada, to sack Martin Masse, his political adviser and longtime friend, for allegedly publishing anti-Semitic, conspiratorial, misogynistic and anti-gay views.
