Yeah, and the way to handle that is arrest and prosecute the people doing it. Not demonize and brutalize every Palestinian, Gazan, and/or Muslim in Canada.
Trudeau announces Amira Elghawaby as Canada's first representative to combat Islamophobia
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How can I not post a Twit from Amira Elghawaby in a thread about Amira Elghawaby? To the Elghawaby’s of the world — and there are plenty of them in activist circles — even the most hateful epithets directed toward Jews are bound to pale in comparison to the carnage Israel has wreaked on the battlefield in Gaza
Elghawaby and her ilk seem genuinely confused by all the fuss about the hateful words being publicly uttered by Israel’s detractors here in North America, what with all the “maiming” and “orphaning” going on halfway across the world.
Understanding this mindset is critical to understanding why the anti-Israel crowd is increasingly taking to saying the quiet part out loud. Their words, no matter how heinous, are, in their unshakable view, far outweighed by Israel’s deeds. What’s the harm, then, in coming out and saying exactly what they mean?
An ugly scene unfolded on Saturday, as dozens of anti-Israel demonstrators clogged the streets of downtown Ottawa, shouting genocidal slogans like “long live Oct. 7” and “from the river to the sea,” etc…
Before Oct. 7, it would have been hard to fathom a crowd of dozens of demonstrators publicly celebrating the worst pogrom since the Holocaust — within spitting distance of the seat of Canada’s government, no less…but here we are.
Their words and actions leave little room for ambiguity, laying bare the current of anti-Jewish hatred that electrifies the so-called Free Palestine movement… “but it’s just a few bad apples” and so on & so forth.
Rahim Mohamed: Islamophobia czar Amira Elghawaby is unfit for office — National Post
Rather than fighting discrimination, she has only served to fuel the hatred on our streets
“Our resistance attacks are proof that we are almost free! Oct. 7 is proof that we are almost free! Long live Oct. 7! Long live the resistance. Long live the intifada! Long live every form of resistance.”
In other words, long live murder, rape, torture and kidnapping by terrorists.
GOLDSTEIN: When it comes to Jew hatred, the Liberals are paralyzed — Toronto Sun
Today, a simple question for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Does he agree with his anti-Islamophobia adviser, Amira Elghawaby, that the only problem with what we’ll laughably call a “pro-Palestinian” demonstration in Ottawa last weekend was that, as she put it on ‘X’, “a few individual...
Back in Early-Mid February’s protest snaked through downtown Toronto, eventually making its way to the Israeli consulate. While demonstrating in front of the consulate of a foreign government whose actions you disagree with is perfectly legitimate, the choice to target this particular hospital (Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital) shows that the protesters had far more sinister motives where pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the entrance, held signs glorifying terrorists and chanted in support of committing violence against Israelis — endearing anyone to the Palestinian cause. But it seems to have worked on Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Islamophobia czar, who used the opportunity to excuse the protesters’ reprehensible actions and opine on geopolitical issues.
Jesse Kline: Amira Elghawaby defends antisemitic protest in front of Toronto hospital — National Post
Apparently Islamophobia czar is paid to pretend antisemitism doesn't exist
Not that the protesters themselves would ever admit this, as doing so would expose them to hate crime charges. The group Toronto4Palestine said that Mount Sinai “just happens to be along our regular rally route.” How were they supposed to know it’s the one hospital (of the five on Hospital row) in that area with strong ties to the Jewish community?
Toronto police investigating demonstration outside of Mount Sinai Hospital after Trudeau calls it 'reprehensible' antisemitism — CTV News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling a demonstration – now under police investigation – outside of Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday a 'reprehensible' display of antisemitism.
Interesting. What sentence would you propose for the crime of saying things the Conservatives disagree with?
Can we expect legislation shortly after Poo-lover takes the reins?
Can we expect legislation shortly after Poo-lover takes the reins?
How about just consistently apply the rules already in place, instead of selectively applying them depending on the cause, the people breaking the rules, and whether or not it’s a protest against Trudeau and/or his policies?
Consistently do something, or consistently do nothing…but not be consistently selective in acting?
The keffiyeh ban at Queen’s Park was brought by House Speaker Ted Arnott based on a longstanding rule that props and clothing that make a political statement cannot be worn by members in the chamber.
“It’s extremely politically sensitive, obviously, but procedurally I believe I made the right decision in the sense of past rulings of speakers and precedents and traditions,” Arnott said on Thursday. “In my opinion, having done the research, it appeared to me that the keffiyeh is being worn to make a political statement.”
Did Sarah Jama wear a keffiyeh to the Ontario legislature before Oct 7th, 2023?
MPP Sarah Jama was asked last week to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh – a checkered scarf worn in Arab cultures that have come to symbolize solidarity with Palestinians – but she refused.
You’d think the Ontario Legislature would have a sergeant at arms? If Jama shows up with her political prop, can’t they just slapped one of those parking boots on her wheelchair?
Jama sits as an independent MPP for Hamilton-Centre since being booted from the NDP caucus in 2023 after issuing a statement blaming Israel for the Hamas attacks…& when the NDP says you’re too Whackadoodle for their party (?) you have to become an independent or a Green Party member…
Arnott banned the scarf in March after a complaint, saying it was being worn to make a political statement, contrary to the rules of the assembly.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour also wants the ban reversed. “The ban is an attack on Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities in Ontario. No community in our province should be targeted this way,” the OFL said in a statement. “We urge everyone who supports the fundamental freedoms of expression, belief, and religion to join the rally.”
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Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has posted a video on X saying her party is working to overturn the ban.
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“But Doug Ford MPPs keep blocking us, so we decided to give the government until May 6 to reverse this unjust rule or expect us and the community to defy the ban,” she said. “Doug Ford, it is time for you to do the right thing and reverse the keffiyeh ban.”
Ontario NDP & Ontario federation of labour, looking out for Ontario workers & Palestine, ‘cuz Ontario workers?
Party leader Marit Stiles issued a statement Monday explaining that she had kicked Jama out. This was way back 2 weeks after October 7th, 2023.
The move to oust Jama from the NDP ranks happened just before the legislature voted to censure Jama for anti-Semitic comments made in the wake of the Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
The motion specifically cited her “use of social media to make anti-Semitic and discriminatory statements related to the existence of the State of Israel and its defence against Hamas terrorists” and bans the Speaker from calling on Jama during debates until she deletes her social media posts and apologizes in the house.
As Jama left the legislative chamber after the vote, she and her supporters got into a heated stand-off with reporters trying to ask Jama questions. She refused to answer any questions while supporters held up scarves to block cameras. Can you guess what these “scarves” are called?
The MPP for Hamilton Centre has been a lightning rod for controversy over anti-Semitic statements and actions since even before she was elected to Queen’s Park.
On Thanksgiving Monday, she took part in a rally called “All Out For Gaza” that used photos of the Hamas invasion in promotional materials and that featured a Hamas flag being flown along with anti-Semitic slogans being chanted.
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…but the keffiyeh is a cultural & not political symbol, etc…Jama, who has Palestinian family, said wearing the keffiyeh is the least she can do to show solidarity….in a cultural (not political) show of solidarity?
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“It’s extremely politically sensitive, obviously, but procedurally I believe I made the right decision in the sense of past rulings of speakers and precedents and traditions,” Arnott said on Thursday. “In my opinion, having done the research, it appeared to me that the keffiyeh is being worn to make a political statement.”
MPP Sarah Jama was asked last week to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh – a checkered scarf worn in Arab cultures that have come to symbolize solidarity with Palestinians – but she refused.
You’d think the Ontario Legislature would have a sergeant at arms? If Jama shows up with her political prop, can’t they just slapped one of those parking boots on her wheelchair?
Jama sits as an independent MPP for Hamilton-Centre since being booted from the NDP caucus in 2023 after issuing a statement blaming Israel for the Hamas attacks…& when the NDP says you’re too Whackadoodle for their party (?) you have to become an independent or a Green Party member…
Arnott banned the scarf in March after a complaint, saying it was being worn to make a political statement, contrary to the rules of the assembly.
NDP vow to defy 'unjust rule' if Premier won't overturn Queen's Park keffiyeh ban — Toronto Sun
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has given Doug Ford until May 6 to 'do the right thing'
For trade unions international solidarity means rejecting the IHRA definition of antisemitism - Spring
Trade unions must reject the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Defending the legitimate criticism of the Israeli occupation means upholding international solidarity, a core principal of the union movement.
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The history of the Palestinian scarf: the Kufiya. #palestine
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Ontario NDP & Ontario federation of labour, looking out for Ontario workers & Palestine, ‘cuz Ontario workers?
The move to oust Jama from the NDP ranks happened just before the legislature voted to censure Jama for anti-Semitic comments made in the wake of the Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
The motion specifically cited her “use of social media to make anti-Semitic and discriminatory statements related to the existence of the State of Israel and its defence against Hamas terrorists” and bans the Speaker from calling on Jama during debates until she deletes her social media posts and apologizes in the house.
As Jama left the legislative chamber after the vote, she and her supporters got into a heated stand-off with reporters trying to ask Jama questions. She refused to answer any questions while supporters held up scarves to block cameras. Can you guess what these “scarves” are called?
The MPP for Hamilton Centre has been a lightning rod for controversy over anti-Semitic statements and actions since even before she was elected to Queen’s Park.
On Thanksgiving Monday, she took part in a rally called “All Out For Gaza” that used photos of the Hamas invasion in promotional materials and that featured a Hamas flag being flown along with anti-Semitic slogans being chanted.
LILLEY: Sarah Jama booted from New Democratic Party — Toronto Sun
Sarah Jama is no longer a member of the NDP. Party leader Marit Stiles issued a statement Monday explaining that she had kicked Jama out. The move to oust Jama from the NDP ranks happened just before the legislature voted to censure Jama for anti-Semitic comments made in the wake of the Hamas...
MPP Sarah Jama defies order to remove keffiyeh in Ontario legislature
The clerk and the sergeant-at-arms both spoke with Jama, but no one tried to remove her with force
Discipline at Hogwarts is TOUGH!
Nah, all they can afford is a private-first-class-at-arms.
Aside from a few pockets, most of Canada is still morally calibrated against antisemitism.
That’s my takeaway from a study that came out earlier this month on Canadian attitudes toward Jews and Israel by University of Toronto sociologist Robert Brym. He found, through surveys taken in early 2024, that Canadians with the most negative sentiments towards Jews were Muslims, Quebecers and non-Jewish university students. Those with the most negative sentiments towards Israel, meanwhile, included Muslims and non-Jewish university students, as well as NDP supporters. The rest, not so much.
Well, that’s not exactly a shocker, but no honourable mention for the Green Party?
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That’s my takeaway from a study that came out earlier this month on Canadian attitudes toward Jews and Israel by University of Toronto sociologist Robert Brym. He found, through surveys taken in early 2024, that Canadians with the most negative sentiments towards Jews were Muslims, Quebecers and non-Jewish university students. Those with the most negative sentiments towards Israel, meanwhile, included Muslims and non-Jewish university students, as well as NDP supporters. The rest, not so much.
Well, that’s not exactly a shocker, but no honourable mention for the Green Party?
Jamie Sarkonak: Canada not 'engulfed' in antisemitism — for the most part, study says — National Post
University of Toronto sociologist finds that Canadians generally are pro-Jew, with exceptions among Muslims and university students
Green who?Aside from a few pockets, most of Canada is still morally calibrated against antisemitism.
That’s my takeaway from a study that came out earlier this month on Canadian attitudes toward Jews and Israel by University of Toronto sociologist Robert Brym. He found, through surveys taken in early 2024, that Canadians with the most negative sentiments towards Jews were Muslims, Quebecers and non-Jewish university students. Those with the most negative sentiments towards Israel, meanwhile, included Muslims and non-Jewish university students, as well as NDP supporters. The rest, not so much.
Well, that’s not exactly a shocker, but no honourable mention for the Green Party?
Jamie Sarkonak: Canada not 'engulfed' in antisemitism — for the most part, study says — National Post
University of Toronto sociologist finds that Canadians generally are pro-Jew, with exceptions among Muslims and university students