JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

Tag: Pierre Poilievre

0 Politics Antisemitism

Samidoun: Why Jewish leaders and Pierre Poilievre want it declared a terrorist squad

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Oct

Canadian Jewish leaders and Conservative politician Pierre Poilievre are urging the government to designate the group Samidoun as a terrorist organization due to its connections with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

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 Politics Communities

The Wild, The Innocent and the Poilievre Shuffle

Bonjour Chai · 23 Aug

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the increased presence of Conservative politicians in Canadian Jewish communities and the implications of this political shift.

0 Politics Communities

The Wild, The Innocent and the Poilievre Shuffle

Bonjour Chai · 23 Aug

Conservative Canadian politicians have increasingly engaged with Jewish communities, creating a perceived rightward shift in traditionally apolitical Jewish institutions and sparking discussions on the political identities and affiliations within these communities.

0 Communities Politics

Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Aug

Darlene Zaifman-Guslits, a Jewish volunteer with deep community ties, was forcibly removed from the London JCC during a Conservative speech on antisemitism, raising questions about inclusivity and political partisanship in Jewish spaces.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Aug

Darlene Zaifman-Guslits, a Jewish volunteer in London, was forcibly removed from the Jewish Community Centre by the police after refusing to leave during a speech on antisemitism by Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre, possibly due to her family members' participation in a protest or her attire.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Pierre Poilievre spent the weekend courting Toronto’s Jewish community

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Apr

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Canadian Conservative Party, bolstered his connection with Toronto's Jewish community by attending multiple events, emphasizing his staunch support for Israel and criticism of the current Liberal government's policies.

0 Politics Israel

How Pierre Poilievre spent the weekend courting Toronto’s Jewish community

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Apr

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre spent a weekend engaging with Toronto's Jewish community, emphasizing his strong support for Israel and addressing concerns about antisemitism in Canada.

0 Politics Communities

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.

0 Holocaust Politics

Why this Oshawa man is calling out the three Conservative MPs who met with far-right German politician

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Mar 2023

Three Conservative MPs, including Dr. Colin Carrie from Oshawa, recently met with far-right German politician Christine Anderson, a member of the Alternative for Germany party known for holding racist views on Muslim immigrants, homosexuality, and Holocaust denial.

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.