Lieblein: Canada’s quest to win a seat on the UN Security Council
Ten years after the Harper government’s vocal pro-Israel stance was blamed for Canada losing its seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is using every means at his disposal to win this time around.
Ben-Dat: How to survive these strange times
As we navigate through the viral darkness, perhaps we can look to some words of clarity and inspiration written by Viktor Frankl, one of the last century’s most influential and thoughtful psychiatrists.
Senator Gold named Trudeau government representative
Senator Marc Gold of Montreal has been appointed the government representative in the upper chamber, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Jan. 24.
Governor General to visit Israel
The Right Hon. Julie Payette will visit Jerusalem to participate in the fifth World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem.
Steinberg: Can Canada help fix the UN’s human rights disaster?
The violence and atrocities in Venezuela are further examples of how the world’s human rights frameworks have gone terribly wrong. Yes, many governments that claim to promote these universal values have condemned the actions of the Nicolas Maduro regime and given verbal support to his challenger, Juan Guaidó. In Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland […]
Egypt’s president says he will provide synagogues if a Jewish community re-emerges there
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his government would build synagogues and provide services to the Jewish community if there is a resurgence of the community in his country.
Rubinstein: The deal that brought 800 Jews to Canada after the war
According to Robert Eli Rubinstein, prime minister Justin Trudeau’s belated apology for Canada turning away the MS St. Louis in 1939 has refocused attention on this country’s shameful anti-Semitic immigration policy during the Second World War.
Kisler: Trudeau apologized, but did we get the message?
“At a time when questions of identity and borders are polarizing the global community, it is crucial that we re-think the way we teach history.”
Justin Trudeau defends his opposition to BDS at town hall
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reaffirmed his opposition to the boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign against Israel.
Liberal candidate launches Outremont byelection bid
Three cabinet ministers turned out to support Rachel Bendayan, who is running for the federal Liberals in the Montreal riding of Outremont, in the Feb. 25 byelection.
