The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). The sanctions apply to 11 individuals that hold senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates and were integral to the planning, funding and execution of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel.
— Read on www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/canada-sanctions-individuals-affiliated-with-hamas-in-response-to-terrorist-attacks-against-israel.html
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Iran, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad: A marriage of convenience | ECFR
Iran may not be directly behind the 7 October attacks on Israel, but Tehran has long worked to strengthen groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
— Read on ecfr.eu/article/iran-hamas-and-islamic-jihad-a-marriage-of-convenience/
Young people are taught to hate Canada. Mandatory service could fix that | National Post
Rishi Sunak’s plan for the U.K. is worth considering here
— Read on nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-young-people-are-taught-to-hate-canada-mandatory-service-could-fix-that
Threats and harassment of MPs have risen drastically in past five years, security head says – The Globe and Mail
MPs say harassment, including psychological harassment by fellow MPs, must be addressed by House of Commons
— Read on www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-threats-and-harassment-of-mps-have-risen-drastically-in-past-five/
Jewish girl pulled out of Burlington high school over antisemitism | National Post
An Ontario mother has pulled her Jewish daughter out of Burlington Central High School fearing she is no longer safe
— Read on nationalpost.com/news/canada/burlington-central-high-school-antisemitism
Antisemitism on campus a ‘significant problem,’ university leaders say | National Post
The university leaders were testifying at the Commons Justice committee on combatting antisemitism.
— Read on nationalpost.com/news/world/israel-middle-east/universities-canada-antisemitism-on-campus-hearing
Opinion: The latest unintended, inevitable consequence of Liberal immigration policy – The Globe and Mail
Immigration in Canada has always worked because we’ve always had control of the walls and the doors
— Read on www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-the-latest-unintended-inevitable-consequence-of-liberal-immigration/
Michael Geist: Link between antisemitic encampments and violence real | National Post
When Jewish students and faculty raise safety concerns, we are told there is no right to ‘feel’ safe
— Read on nationalpost.com/opinion/michael-geist-the-link-between-antisemitic-encampments-and-violence-is-real
It’s time for Canada to ‘step up’ on military spending, U.S. senator says
It’s time for Canada to ‘step up’ on military spending, U.S. senator says
— Read on www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7215380
Letters: ‘Time for university administrators to enforce the rules’ | National Post
Readers make their views known on campus encampments, Canada’s new ‘agenda of shame,’ the not-so-‘fair’ capital gains tax hike, and more
— Read on nationalpost.com/opinion/letters-time-for-university-administrators-to-enforce-the-rules