Ottawa’s new hate crime laws ‘a step in the right direction’, Jewish leaders say
_The voice of Jewish Canada since 1960._ _The voice of Jewish Canada since 1960._ On Sept. 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government unveiled a series of planned changes to Canada’s criminal code. They, in part, crack down on the explosion of hate crimes across the country over the past two years since Oct. 7, mostly […]
Jewish groups return to Pride parade in Ottawa after it removes a statement accusing Israel of ‘pinkwashing’
_The voice of Jewish Canada since 1960._ _The voice of Jewish Canada since 1960._ Actual pride may return to Capital Pride celebrations in Ottawa for Jewish participants this year as the organization has removed from public display its 2024 declaration in support of Palestine that condemned Israel, accusing it of “genocide” and pinkwashing, and prompting […]