Politicians, Jewish groups reaffirm St. Louis apology
Politicians and Jewish organizations welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s apology for Canada’s refusal to grant asylum to Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis in 1939 and his commitment to fight anti-Semitism.
Two questions to ask as we reflect on Trudeau’s apology
As we reflect on Trudeau’s apology, we might ask two questions: First, can a government apologize in any meaningful way for such a massively fatal dereliction of responsibility? Second, how do we determine if an apology is genuine?
Serge: Would Canada turn away migrants again?
“If we are really remorseful about the MS St. Louis, we need to take a long, hard look at ourselves and ask: are we going to do the same thing next time around?”
Full text of Justin Trudeau’s St. Louis apology
Read the full text of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s apology in the House of Commons for Canada refusing entry to the MS St. Louis in 1939.
MS St. Louis’ sole survivor in Canada reflects on trip
Ana Maria Gordon, the only survivor of the MS St. Louis who lives in Canada, speaks to The CJN in an exclusive interview.
Kay: The politics of saying sorry
Canada did not kill the St. Louis Jews; Germany did. And thanks to Israel, no Jewish refugee will ever lack a safe harbour in the future. It’s history. Let’s remember it. But no formal apology is necessary.
From Yoni’s Desk: Ottawa can offer Canadian Jews more than just words
This week, as we continue to mourn the dead in Pittsburgh, our eyes also turn to Ottawa. We hope that its gesture of support will be just the beginning.
Rubenstein: Let us applaud our country for acknowledging errors
To be Jewish means never to give up hope in ourselves, in the Jewish people or in humanity.
Q-and-A with Justin Trudeau: standing against anti-Semitism – past and present
Last May, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would apologize for refusing entry to the MS St. Louis on Nov. 7. The CJN caught up with him on Nov. 5.