Justin Trudeau

Sylvan Adams speaks out after anti-Israel vandals smashed the McGill building with his name on it

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 15 Oct

The episode covers Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams' response to the vandalism of the McGill Sports Science Institute named after him, following protests tied to anti-Israel sentiments.

0 Communities Antisemitism

'We carry this pain. It doesn't break us': how Canadian Jews marked Oct. 7's anniversary

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Oct

Canadian Jewish communities commemorated the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre in Israel with vigils and memorials while grappling with the rise of antisemitism in Canada.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trudeau appoints Jewish lawmaker as new adviser on Jewish community and antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 8 Jul

Anthony Housefather, a Jewish member of Canada's parliament representing Montreal, has been appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as an adviser on the Jewish community and combating antisemitism, in response to a rise in violent attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools across Canada.

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Vancouver rabbis privately met with Justin Trudeau to tell him 'Jewish Canadians are not safe'

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Apr

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met privately with Vancouver Jewish leaders to address their safety concerns, following criticism tied to his government's position on Middle Eastern issues.

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Vancouver rabbis privately met with Justin Trudeau to tell him 'Jewish Canadians are not safe'

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Apr

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Vancouver Jewish leaders to discuss their safety concerns amidst recent political tensions, following Canada’s controversial stance on Israel.

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Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterday—but these rabbis left dissatisfied

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Jan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Jewish leaders in Toronto to address concerns about Canada's stance on Israel amid recent geopolitical tensions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterday—but these rabbis left dissatisfied

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Jan

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a confidential meeting with Jewish leaders in Toronto, where discussions focused on Canada's stance regarding Israel and the surge of antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The CJN Daily panel talks about the year in politics: Canada on Israel, predicting Trudeau’s future, the Nazi standing ovation—and what to watch for in 2024

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Dec 2023

The CJN Daily discusses Canadian politics in the context of Israel, focusing on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, UNRWA funding, and CBC News' terminology regarding Hamas.

0 Holocaust Politics

Trudeau apologizes for ovation to 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought in Nazi unit

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 26 Sep 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and House Speaker Anthony Rota have apologized for leading a standing ovation in Parliament to a 98-year-old Ukrainian veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, who was later revealed to have served in a Nazi military unit during World War II.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A deep dive with new Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman, one year after her first election

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Oct 2022

This episode is a conversation with Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP for Thornhill, reflecting on her first year in office and recent political developments as she ascends to the role of deputy leader under Pierre Poilievre.

0 Television/Film Politics

Parliamentary Cop

Bonjour Chai · 17 Feb 2022

This episode of Bonjour Chai pays tribute to the late Canadian filmmaker Ivan Reitman, discussing his impact on Hollywood and his Jewish identity shaped by his family's Holocaust survivor history.

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Justin Trudeau’s chief policy advisor, the highest-ranking Jewish woman in the PMO, has stepped down

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Feb 2022

In this episode of The CJN Daily, host Ellin Bessner speaks with Marci Surkes, who recently stepped down as chief policy advisor in the Prime Minister's Office due to personal reasons and stress from demanding work hours.

0 Communities Politics

Hanukkah (mostly not) on the Hill: Over 400 people gather virtually for Parliament's first national candle-lighting ceremony

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Dec 2021

This episode discusses the virtual 'Hanukkah on the Hill' event where Jewish political leaders across Canada gathered to celebrate Hanukkah amid rising antisemitism concerns.

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Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

Bonjour Chai · 23 Sep 2021

In this post-election episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold and Ilana Zackon discuss the outcomes of the recent Canadian federal election with political correspondent Josh Lieblein, highlighting the minimal changes in party standings and the implications for future elections.

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