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Canadian woman missing amid Israel-Hamas war: Global Affairs Canada (CityNews, Halifax)

One Canadian woman is missing in the Middle East, a senior federal bureaucrat told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday when asked whether there any Canadians among the people taken hostage by Hamas.

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November 22, 2023

Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama removes name from open letter questioning alleged Hamas sexual violence (CBC)

Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama says she has removed her name from an open letter that voiced support for the people of Gaza and questioned the validity of sexual assault claims against Hamas.

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November 21, 2023

Indo-Canadian community group launches ‘Reclaim Swastika’ campaign (Hindustan Times)

Canada is cracking down on display of Nazi hate symbols in the wake of a spate of anti-Semitic attacks. The difference between the Nazi hate symbol and the swastika considered sacred by Hindus and other communities has also been recognised by Canada’s leading Jewish group

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November 21, 2023

'Be on the front lines': Former Canadian envoy Irwin Cotler advises young Jews (National Post)

The 83-year-old received a lifetime achievement award at a Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs conference in Ottawa

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November 21, 2023

Justice Minister Arif Virani says online harms bill 'an absolute priority' (CityNews Toronto)

Legislation to tackle online hate remains an “absolute priority,” the federal justice minister said Tuesday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau underscored the need for Canadians to respect each other’s freedom of expression.

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November 21, 2023

Canadian province of Saskatchewan adds mandatory Holocaust education (The Israel National News)

Saskatchewan announces that Holocaust education will be a compulsory component of the high school curriculum beginning in 2025-26.

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November 21, 2023

What does 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' mean? (CBC News)

Here is what Palestinian and Jewish groups have to say about the slogan

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November 21, 2023

CIJA Applauds Saskatchewan’s Introduction Of Mandatory Holocaust Education Beginning In 2025-26

Ottawa, ON – November 20, 2023 – Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that Holocaust education will be a compulsory component of the renewed Social Studies 10 curriculum expected to...Read More

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November 20, 2023

Arrests made at Israel/Gaza demonstrations Sunday (CTV News)

Calgary Police made five arrests Sunday at a large demonstration involving pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds on opposite sides of Macleod Trail at City Hall.

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November 20, 2023