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Deborah Lyons

3 months

As I’ve travelled across the country and spoken to a wide range of Canadians, I’ve seen and heard about the silencing and intimidation of Jews, both in person and online. It can take the form of shutting down exhibits or theatres, shows and speakers, defunding campus clubs,…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

We will be calling Toronto’s Mayor and Chief of Police today to discuss how they will put a stop to this despicable targeting and attempted intimidation of Mount Sinai Hospital and Jews across Toronto and Canada. Leaders - at all levels - need to make clear that this is…

Marco Mendicino

@marcomendicino

3 months

Targeting Mount Sinai Hospital to incite intifada against Israel and the Jewish people is flagrantly antisemitic and undermines the health and safety of the patients and medical professionals who work there. The torrent of hatred against Jews and Jewish institutions must stop!

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

The cancellation of the Hamilton Jewish Film Festival by @PlayhouseHamOnt and the textbook antisemitic cartoon in @LP_LaPresse this morning are terrifying and unfortunately all too familiar. It’s reminiscent of 1930s Germany when hateful anti-Jewish propaganda and exclusion of…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

The horrific bias and cruelty in this statement taints the work of the @un . I encourage our leaders to make clear that we find this unacceptable and intolerable. All UN member nations must confront and push back on global institutionalized discrimination, including antisemitism.…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

6 Million Jews were victims of a systemic genocide known as the Holocaust. Holocaust denial, inversion and distortion is an insult to its victims and survivors, goes against historical facts and our Canadian values.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

Chanting for intifada (uprisings against Israel and Jews, including acts of violence and terror) in the streets of Toronto is a clear tactic of intimidation. The police must ensure that our streets are safe from hate, incitement and threats of violence.

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center

@CanadianFSWC

5 months

Amid surging hate crimes targeting Jews in Toronto, it's appalling to see another rally in our city inciting hate and violence. These chants calling for intifada - violence and terror against Israel's Jewish people - are anything but peaceful; they’re hateful. Such incitement…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

Why blockade the Bronfman building specifically? This building hosts the management school. It is not an embassy or a political office. It is simply a building named for a Canadian Jewish family. The constant targeting of Jews is undeniably antisemitism. Pourquoi bloquer le…

Anthony Housefather

@AHousefather

3 months

This morning there is a blockade at McGill’s Bronfman Building. Hateful slogans that cross the line into antisemitism. Intimidation of students & staff. Here hateful speech & actual conduct violate @mcgillu policies. I have expressed my anger to the administration. This must end.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Last night’s shameful forced cancellation of a bilateral meeting due to a violent protest is the direct result of caving in to the irrational demands of an out-of-control and noisy cohort, fueling their determination. It will take courageous leadership - which may not be easy but…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

According to @TorontoPolice 57% of all hate crimes committed since since Oct 7 targeted Jews, who are only 3.6% of the population of T.O. More needs to be done to stop the epidemic of antisemitism.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

Many legitimate places to protest in Toronto & instead protesters chose dangerous overpass & peaceful neighborhood. Why ? Many better venues for pro-Palestinian rallies. Why not there?A desire to intimidate and target specific communities. Why? Antisemitism, loud and clear.

Michael Levitt 🇨🇦

@LevittMichael

4 months

Let’s be clear, the targeting of the Avenue Road overpass in north Toronto by the anti-Israel mob is far from random. That overpass is a few hundred meters from a predominantly Jewish neighborhood and is home to multiple synagogues and Jewish schools. As the former MP for that…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

The Globe and Mail editorial board has it right: “Everyone – every police official, every public servant, every one of us – must push back. If we don’t, antisemitism will further entrench itself in our society.”

Globe editorial: When protests become acts of intimidation

By tolerating the envelope-pushers, we encourage those wishing to go even farther and commit serious crimes

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Peaceful demonstrations are part of the Canadian fabric. Chanting “Zionists are degenerates” is a callback to Nazi-era slogans about Jews, especially when shouted among other phrases that glorify violence and terror. That’s not peaceful, it’s intimidation and it’s hateful.…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

My team would be more than willing to sit down with @BrianMasseMP to help him understand why stating that antisemitism against Canadian Jews cannot be fixed without a ceasefire in place was an unacceptable justification of attacks on Canadian Jews. This statement in the House of…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

(1/2) Many people in the Jewish community are disheartened and hurt by 🇨🇦’s decision to support today’s UN resolution. I have heard from so many of you and understand your concerns. Please know that my office and I are committed to standing with you to combat antisemitism

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 days

Every year since 2007 there has been a public flagraising in Ottawa to commemorate Yom Ha’atzmaut. Not this year. Intelligence reports suggest hosting a public ceremony poses a substantial risk to public safety. While we thank law and intelligence officers for their diligence, it…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

Kensington Market was once the heart and soul of Jewish Toronto. The late, great Jewish Canadian actor Al Waxman, starred in the series "The King of Kensington" and a statue in his honour was put up in the market. Yesterday, this statue was defaced praising Hamas, a terrorist…

Michael Levitt 🇨🇦

@LevittMichael

3 months

More unabashed hate targeting Jews in Toronto, this time w/ the vandalism of the statue honoring the iconic “King of Kensington” Al Waxman, w/ the words “Vote for Hamas”. Tell me again how this is all about Israel, not the Jews! @TorontoPolice Hate Crimes Unit has been notified.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

20 days

Anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric continue to escalate, as demonstrated in this clip. Peaceful protest does not include chants supporting or celebrating terrorist massacres. Societal reluctance to deal with the normalization of antisemitism and glorification of terror allows…

Jaime Kirzner-Roberts

@jaimekr

21 days

“October 7th Proves We’re Almost Free!”. The crowd goes wild. “Long live October 7th!” Today, downtown Ottawa. No more euphemisms, they are openly promoting terrorism and violence towards Jews. This is intolerable and it is time for Canadians to speak up.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

I want to be very clear. Targeting Jewish children going to school to accuse them of weaponizing the Holocaust and antisemitism is a particularly cynical manifestation of antisemitism. My office reached out to the school that was targeted but this is bigger than one school or…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

It should never have come to this. Jewish Canadians should not require an injunction in order to enter their community institutions. I will be speaking with local leadership to make sure laws are enforced to keep the Jewish community safe. #NeverAgainIsNow @Val_Plante @SPVM …

Federation CJA

@FederationCJA

2 months

Joint Statement from Federation CJA and CIJA on Protest Outside Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue @CIJAinfo @CIJAQC

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

A call to action from the @globeandmail editorial board. I continue to encourage all leaders - and all Canadians - to speak up loudly and often. “If Jewish people cannot do something as everyday as celebrate their culture because of threats of violence, and political leaders fail…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

It’s well past time that organizations and events receiving government funding fight the rising tide of antisemitism. Revoking Leah Goldstein’s invitation to speak and caving to what they referred to as “a small but growing and extremely vocal group” that harassed the…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

19 days

I want the Jewish community to know, before they come together at their Passover seders, that I see you and hear you. I see and hear your concern for the 133 hostages still held by Hamas and the escalating antisemitic rhetoric and vandalism here at home. I know that…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

The alleged hate-motivated arson at a Jewish-owned grocery store is horrifying. Each act of antisemitism tears at the fabric of 🇨🇦's democracy. The escalation of anti-Jewish hatred targeting synagogues, schools & neighborhoods must not be tolerated & has no place in 🇨🇦.

Toronto Police

@TorontoPolice

4 months

“This isn’t lawful protest protected by Constitutional rights. It’s criminal. It’s violent, targeted and organized. We’ll use all resources available to investigate, arrest and prosecute those who are responsible for this.” - Staff Supt Pauline Gray, Detective Operations

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

We applaud this statement by The National Hockey League and anticipate that the IIHF will ensure participation of the Israel National Team.

NHL Public Relations

@PR_NHL

4 months

The @NHL has released the following statement.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Since October 7th the Jewish community in Canada and around the world has been in mourning. It makes it difficult to celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim, beginning tomorrow night. But as the Book of Esther says “we shall turn it upside down”. In Purim, Queen Esther thwarted…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

1 month

Six months ago today, Hamas terrorists committed the worst atrocities against Jews since the Holocaust. For six months, hostages have been held in Gaza in horrific conditions. For six months, antisemitism has been widespread on Canadian streets, in our centres of learning and…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Those who continue to deny, ignore or justify the sexual violence against Israeli women, including those still held hostage by Hamas, only have one excuse: antisemitism. Ceux qui continuent de nier, d'ignorer ou de justifier les violences sexuelles commises à l'encontre des…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

We tragically learned today that beloved Canadian Israeli Judih Weinstein was murdered by Hamas on Oct 7. Raised in Toronto, Judy spent her life serving others & caring for children of all backgrounds. The agony the family has endured since the attack is beyond comprehension.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Thank you Mayor Del Duca for your strong leadership. I encourage municipal governments across Canada to take similar proactive steps to protect places of worship, community, child, and health care centres. Merci au maire Del Duca pour ses qualités de dirigeant. J'encourage les…

Steven Del Duca

@StevenDelDuca

2 months

Today, I announced that I will bring forward a Member’s Resolution to Vaughan City Council. If passed, City staff would prepare a bylaw that prohibits unpeaceful demonstrations within 100M of certain vulnerable infrastructure. See below 👇

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

What a privilege to meet and listen to Jewish students from many Ontario universities about their experiences on campus since Oct 7th. I appreciated their openness and courage in sharing about the intimidation, silencing and harassment they’ve experienced; I was inspired by their…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

I’m excited to share that my home province of New Brunswick has committed to mandatory Holocaust education for grade 7 students in their Anglophone sector starting in 2024-2025. Je suis heureuse de vous annoncer que ma province, le Nouveau-Brunswick, s'est engagée à rendre…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

(1/6) In Israel to show 🇨🇦 support and meet with key partners devoted to combatting antisemitism. Oct 7 horrific Hamas terrorist attack heavily felt here at Kibbutz Be’eri. Especially concerned about recent allegations against 🇮🇱✡️women who were sexually assaulted.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit just released their 2023 Annual statistics. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, the group most victimized by far was Ottawa's Jewish community who only make up just over 1% of the city's population. Antisemitism is…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 days

Proud to repeat these words: "In a country like Canada, it should be and it must be, safe to declare oneself a Zionist - Jewish or not. Zionism is not a dirty word or something anyone should be targeted for agreeing with. It is the belief, at its simplest, that Jewish people,…

CIJA

@CIJAinfo

5 days

Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau at today's #YomHashoah commemoration in Ottawa. "In a country like Canada, it should be and it must be, safe to declare oneself a Zionist - Jewish or not. Zionism is not a dirty word or something anyone should be targeted for agreeing with.…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

We strongly support the call from @kathleen_wynne @lraitt @cheridinovo @kellyaizicowitz @ariellakimmel for 🇨🇦 to contribute to the investigation of sexual violence used by Hamas & to support victims & witnesses. 1/2

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

1 month

According to a new national poll, young Canadians are more likely than the rest of the population to believe that the Holocaust was exaggerated, and these skeptics are more likely to hold a negative view of Jews and a favourable view of Hamas. There can be no doubt that teaching…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

I spoke yesterday with Jewish community and political leaders in BC about the referendum at UBC. It is encouraging to see that last evening the UBC Student Union soundly rejected (23-2) an attempt to hijack an open and respectful campus environment, for Jewish students and *all*…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

6 months

One of my top priorities is addressing antisemitism in 🇨🇦 post-secondary institutions. These institutions should NOT be unsafe for Jewish students calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. I call upon university presidents and administration to take action now.

CIJA

@CIJAinfo

6 months

Jewish students at @Concordia set up an exhibit on campus calling for the release of the 240+ Israeli hostages held by #Hamas in #Gaza . "Anti-Israel protestors" attacked them, yelling verbal assaults, shoving & harassing them. This targeting of Jewish students on campus is…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

My heart is broken to see this vile attack on a synagogue in my beloved home province, today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day of all days. Every 🇨🇦 of good conscience needs to stand up and say no. No more. Never again be silent or indifferent.

An 'appalling attack,' and a show of spirit

tj.news

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

I am privileged to stand shoulder to shoulder with Jewish Canadians to fight the scourge of antisemitism & protect our precious Canadian values & democracy. I encourage all Canadians to join me in this endeavour. 🇨🇦 must emerge from this dark period a better & stronger society.

CIJA

@CIJAinfo

5 months

If "the hate that begins with Jews never ends with Jews," then combatting #Antisemitism cannot only be the responsibility of Jews. It must be the responsibility of everyone. @DeborahLyonsSE has shown immense leadership in rising to this challenge & acts as a model for all as she…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

20 days

Unchecked antisemitic rhetoric is leading directly to violence against Jewish institutions. This climate of fear for Canada’s Jewish community and Jewish communities around the world must be stopped. I continue to call on federal, provincial and municipal leaders to courageously…

National Post

@nationalpost

21 days

Vandalism at Toronto synagogue condemned as 'normalized' antisemitism

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

Wanted to share my reflections with you from the home of my friend, Vivian Silver, in Kibbutz Be’eri after the slaughter by Hamas. Vivian was an angel of peace who worked hard for peace with and for Palestinians. Her memory will be a blessing and inspiration for us all.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

13 days

Once again, a protest leader is engaging in the legitimization and glorification of the sickening massacre on October 7th, in addition to calling for the delisting of terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. Laws must be enforced and our city streets must be safe. I…

Mayor Ken Sim

@KenSimCity

13 days

I wholeheartedly denounce any celebration of terrorism and antisemitism. This kind of behaviour is despicable and has no place in our city. To those who spew this vile hatred, you are not welcome here. We will always stand up against all forms of hate and ensure Vancouver…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

6 months

Shameful that today, on the 85th anniversary of the Kristallnacht - a series of pogroms against Jewish-owned businesses, homes and places of worship in Germany + incorporated territories in 1938 - we witness the vandalism of a Chapters in Toronto. #NeverAgainIsNow 👇

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Excellent news from the Justice Committee. Especially in the past week - but for months now - the Jewish community has faced an avalanche of antisemitism. Thank you @ahousefather and all who support a comprehensive study of antisemitism in Canada. We stand ready to support you in…

CIJA

@CIJAinfo

2 months

"The Jewish Community in Canada is feeling frightened in a way I've never seen." Just now, the House of Commons Justice Committee passed @AHousefather 's motion for a comprehensive study on antisemitism. 👇 (Thread🧵)

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

6 months

All faith leaders. Mayors. University administrators. School Boards. Provincial/federal elected leaders. Police Chiefs. The time is now. To demonstrate that Canada cares/will take action. Jewish Canadians have deeply supported Canada. Time 4 Canada 2 support our Jewish citizens.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

Those attempting to accuse Jews of inventing or weaponizing antisemitism should read and absorb this investigation. The rise of antisemitism in Canada, amplified by extremists and ignored by others is dangerous and calls for a response from every level of government and every…

Michael Geist

@mgeist

3 months

As some shamefully seek to downplay antisemitism by suggesting it is being “weaponized”, this report demonstrates Canadian reality: “an unparalleled spike in hate crimes against Jews” and intelligence warnings extremist attacks are “increasingly likely.”

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Events in Israel and around the world- and Canada's response to them- impact the lives of Canadian Jews. Today, at 11:30am EST the global Jewish community will be uniting in prayer for the immediate safe return of the hostages. there are Canadian families who still have loved…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

As I said at the Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony last month, how could anyone deny, justify or even celebrate the sexual assaults of Israeli women by Hamas on October 7th? Antisemitism, pure and simple. Watch this clip to see why speaking up is so important.…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

6 months

Pleased to see the release of 13 Israeli + 11 other national hostages yesterday. The use of human lives as bargaining chips by a terrorist entity cannot be tolerated. Hamas must release all remaining hostages immediately. #BringThemHomeNow

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Kudos to the creators of this ad, based on a true story that happened in an American synagogue, filmed in Toronto at the @narayever and featuring Rabbi Michael Dolgin of @templesinaito . Shortly after Oct. 7, two communities came together to prevail over hate. Watch the story…

Stand Up to Jewish Hate #🟦

@StandUp2JewHate

2 months

This story is based on a real-life incident and shows a church across the street stepping up to support their Jewish neighbors after they received a bomb threat. Tune in this #Oscars Sunday, March 10 to see our ad premiere. #StandUpToJewishHate #🟦

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

A new poll by Research Co. indicates that the majority of British Columbians are concerned with the rising prejudice against Jewish Canadians as well as protestors targeting Jewish neighborhoods and businesses. This survey shows that antisemitism doesn't just concern Jewish…

Mario Canseco

@mario_canseco

2 months

More than three-in-five British Columbians (62%) are concerned about protestors targeting Jewish neighbourhoods and Jewish-owned businesses in Canada.

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Deborah Lyons

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2 months

Spent a special Purim in Toronto with community. Last night, I was moved to join @templesinaito and @robinmartinpc to honour the memory of Judih Weinstein Haggai, Canadian-Israeli murdered by Hamas on Oct 7. It was meaningful to listen to Judih’s voice recordings reading her…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

25 days

Very pleased to see some significant measures proposed to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to combat antisemitism in 🇨🇦 in Budget 2024: 👉Increase in funding to the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) to support the safety and security of Jewish communities.…

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

Joint statement between Israel's Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, @CotlerWunsh and Canada's Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

Never again is now. @worldjewishcong @cijainfo #IHRD #WeRemember #NousNousSouvenons

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

For those of you who didn't get the chance to watch Global's important piece on the rise of antisemitism in Canada, you can watch it here. Big thanks to @JeffSempleGN for shedding light on this important issue.

Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

globalnews.ca

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

11 days

I agree with the Prime Minister: campuses cannot be considered places of learning or homes of free expression, thought and ideas as long as Jewish students are not safe. That is why I’m calling on university administrations to make their policies clear, enforce the rules, keep…

Anthony Housefather

@AHousefather

11 days

Very pleased to see the clear statement by @JustinTrudeau making clear how Jewish students are feeling at McGill & other campuses. Je suis très heureux de voir la déclaration claire de PM sur comment les étudiants juifs se sentent à McGill et sur d’autres campus.

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Deborah Lyons

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3 months

Please watch Global's special report on antisemitism airing on Saturday February 24 at 7pm. And thank you @StewGlobal for the hard work you've done to shine a light on this issue. Regardez le reportage spécial de Global sur l'antisémitisme qui sera diffusé le samedi 24 février à…

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Deborah Lyons

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18 days

200 days since the world changed. 200 days since incidents of antisemitism have grown to record highs in Canada and around the world. And 200 days of brutal captivity for the hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. There is not a meeting or event I attend where I don’t talk about…

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Deborah Lyons

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6 months

Some reflections, from my heart. It hasn't been an easy first 2 weeks in this role but I'm grateful for the support I've received from so many.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

Today, we honour Raoul Wallenberg, a remarkable hero who saved 100,000 Hungarian Jews in 6 months. May his legacy inspire us to recognize the power that each of us has to defeat antisemitism and hate

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Deborah Lyons

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2 months

Absolutely wonderful news! This doesn’t happen without people stepping up, standing up and speaking up. Thanks to all who had a part in that. Une nouvelle absolument merveilleuse ! Cela n'arrive pas sans que les gens ne s'engagent, ne se lèvent et ne s'expriment. Merci à tous…

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Deborah Lyons

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6 months

The antisemitism witnessed this week is abhorrent. Shootings at ✡️schools in Montreal + disgusting vandalism at Indigo in Toronto, all while remembering the 85th anniversary of the #Kristallnacht I am working w/police + local govt across🇨🇦to find a path forward. This MUST end

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Deborah Lyons

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Today is the first day of Jewish Heritage Month. To mark this date, @AHousefather and I met to discuss the concrete measures we’ll be taking to combat the rampant Jew-hate in this country. Aujourd’hui, c’est le premier jour du Mois du patrimoine juif. Pour marquer cette date,…

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5 months

I spoke with @JustinTrudeau about the trauma caused to the Jewish community by the alarming rise in antisemitism in 🇨🇦 and news of the planned terror attack in Ottawa. I want to assure the community that I will always stand by and with you.

Justin Trudeau

@JustinTrudeau

5 months

Hatred and violence against Jewish communities have no place in Canada. I spoke about that with @DeborahLyonsSE and about how, in light of the horrifying news that someone was allegedly plotting a terror attack against Jewish people, we must keep working to combat antisemitism.

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@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

(2/2) and preserve Holocaust remembrance here at home and around the world. I will raise these serious concerns with Cabinet ministers this week and reiterate the importance and urgency of combatting antisemitism in all its forms.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

6 months

A threat against little children at their school in Toronto. Canada we must do better! We will find our way back from this troubling rise of anti-semitism, but it will take a lot of work by ALL Canadians. No space for hate !

Toronto Police Operations

@TPSOperations

6 months

THREAT INVESTIGATION Tanenbaum Chat Wallenberg Campus, 200 Wilmington Ave - threat received at school - police are on scene investigating and assisting with evacuation as a precaution - road closures around perimeter of school - info to follow #GO2659461 ^vk

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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While this ad may be American, antisemitic situations like these can and are happening right here in Canada. It doesn't take much to be a good neighbour or friend, but the impact you can have is immeasurable. Bien que cette publicité soit américaine, des situations antisémites…

Stand Up to Jewish Hate #🟦

@StandUp2JewHate

3 months

Last year, we launched this ad to show one example of how to stand up to hate — and it will air again today during the Super Bowl pregame show. Today, we will premiere a new ad in the Super Bowl in front of hundreds of millions of people. #StandUpToJewishHate and all hate. #🟦

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I am deeply disturbed to learn about the attack against the Congregation Beth Tikvah synagogue in Montreal last night. There is NO place in 🇨🇦 for this hate. I stand with Jewish communities in denouncing this vile act to echo that this is not the Canada we are building.

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May the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney’s memory be a blessing to his family, his friends and this country that owes him so much for his service. This seems like a good day to share his remarkable speech to the World Jewish Congress last year. His words are a strong call to…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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It’s important to highlight those strong voices speaking out against antisemitism. @marcomendicino stood up in the House of Commons this week to do just that. Thank you Marco.

CIJA

@CIJAinfo

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Today in the House of Commons, @marcomendicino gave a clear denouncement of the shocking display of #antisemitism from anti-Israel protestors at Mount Sinai hospital. Thank you for this statement, and for your commitment to fighting antisemitism in all its forms. #cdnpoli

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Yom HaShoah is a reminder that it is everyone's responsibility to ensure that the promise of ‘never again’ is kept. There is much work that must be done to ensure that Canadian Jewish communities are not only safe, but able to flourish and thrive. Younger generations from every…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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Thank you @JeffSempleGN and @globalnews for covering the dramatic surge in antisemitism and attacks on Jews here in Canada since October 7th. These images from Canadian campuses, schools, synagogues and streets should prompt strong condemnations and action from every Canadian.…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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I appreciate @BrianMasseMP ’s statement of apology. The next step after taking responsibility is taking action to repair the harm. My offer of a meeting stands, and I encourage Mr. Masse to reach out directly and personally to the Jewish community of Windsor. J'apprécie les…

Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

My team would be more than willing to sit down with @BrianMasseMP to help him understand why stating that antisemitism against Canadian Jews cannot be fixed without a ceasefire in place was an unacceptable justification of attacks on Canadian Jews. This statement in the House of…

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Thank you @vancouverPD . It was chilling to hear this protest leader praise October 7th and refer to terrorist organizations as heroes. This was an important step toward making our streets safer. Merci @vancouverPD . Il était effrayant d'entendre ce leader de la manifestation…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

2 months

Proud to support the launch of Network of Engaged Canadian Academics today. “Antisemitism on campus was not born in the wake of October 7. But sadly we are seeing much more overt hatred, much more overt intimidation.” Fier de soutenir le lancement du des professeur.e.s…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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Combatting antisemitism and promoting the memory of the Holocaust requires a global effort. Antisemitism and hate go beyond borders - especially in today’s digital world. Countries must work together to effectively combat them. I spent two days in Washington D.C. last week to…

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As Jews in Canada and around the world are preparing their Seder tables for the first night of Passover, many are leaving an empty seat for the remaining 133 hostages being held by Hamas terrorists. The Canadian Jewish community will be gathering tonight with their families to…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

4 months

I met with Deputy Prime Minister Freeland to discuss the rising antisemitism in the country and how my office will work with Canadians to fight this threat to our democracy.

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@DeborahLyonsSE

3 months

Yesterday I said that people of conscience must step up and speak out together against unprecedented antisemitism. A simple but effective way to do this is by adding your name to , started by leaders in Ottawa to take a stand against the surge in…

We can no longer stay silent.

We are speaking up against the disturbing acts of antisemitism taking place in Ottawa.

hatehasnoplace.ca

Lisa MacLeod

@MacLeodLisa

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Our commitment is unwavering in the face of bigotry. On December 22, leaders in the Ottawa community added their names to those speaking out. Now all Canadians can add yours. Visit to read learn more and add your name. #Canpoli #HateHasNoPlace

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Thank you to the RCMP and 🇨🇦 security agencies for keeping the Jewish community safe. History tells us that antisemitism starts with words but often ends in violence.

RCMP arrest Ottawa youth in alleged terror plot targeting Jewish community | Globalnews.ca

Two national security sources said the alleged plot was believed to be religiously motivated and targeted against the Jewish community.

globalnews.ca

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@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

(6/6) Women’s rights advocates, where are you? Why are you too afraid to speak up? These are our sisters. Your silence undermines the safety of the young girls who come after us.

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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It was a pleasure to talk with Hamilton Mayor @AndreaHorwath today about how Hamilton came together to ensure the Hamilton Jewish Film Festival would be able to go on, bigger and better than ever. Thanks for your leadership in working with the community to say no to hate. I look…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

5 months

An attack against Jews is an attack on democratic values. More needs to be done by all 🇨🇦 leaders to take a stand against antisemitism.

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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It was important and encouraging to hear this statement from the Prime Minister in response to a question about the hateful, violent language that he and so many of us condemned over the weekend: “we have laws against hate speech, against incitement to violence, and we expect…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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What starts as hateful words on a screen (which is harmful enough) can erupt into violent hatred in our streets and daily lives. Online hate seeks to divide us and threatens our democracy and national security. We look forward to examining Bill C-63 and expect that it will combat…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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Proud to stand with community leaders and representatives from every level of government to insist on the safety of the Jewish community. People can express themselves, but without harassment, intimidation, or putting others in danger. Je suis fière de me tenir aux côtés des…

Anthony Housefather

@AHousefather

2 months

Happy to join @DeborahLyonsSE & my provincial & municipal colleagues at the courthouse to support Jewish community leadership seeking to ensure safe perimeters when demonstrations occur outside community buildings.

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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I met Vivian during my time as Canadian Ambassador to Israel in 2016 and spent many days with her. She dedicated her life to peace between Israelis and Palestinians and was a force. Vivian was brutally murdered by Hamas. Release the 240 hostages now. #BringThemBackHomeNow

Aviva Klompas

@AvivaKlompas

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Vivian Silver 🕯️ Early on Oct 7, Vivian wrote to say that terrorists had infiltrated her kibbutz and entered her home. She hid behind a cupboard door. Nobody heard from her again. It was thought that she was kidnapped to Gaza, but her body has now been identified. 74-year-old…

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Thank you Mayor @AndreaHorwath for pushing back on the intimidation, threats of violence and exclusion of Jews and Jewish stories from the arts and public life. We appreciate your leadership. Merci à la mairesse @AndreaHorwath de s'opposer à l'intimidation, aux menaces de…

Andrea Horwath

@AndreaHorwath

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For the past six years, the Hamilton Jewish Film Festival has been a wonderful opportunity for all Hamiltonians to learn about Jewish culture and faith, as well as celebrate Jewish artists and filmmakers. I was deeply disappointed to learn of the sudden decision by Playhouse…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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I’m in Poland for the @motlorg - an annual educational program which brings people from around the world to Poland, where they explore the remnants of the Holocaust. I’m traveling with a delegation of 22 university students from across Canada, organized by @UJAFederation , and…

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Special Envoys for Combatting Antisemitism from across the globe, incl. 🇨🇦, have been working tirelessly on a joint statement to condemn Hamas and to call on all levels of government to advocate for the safety and wellbeing of Jewish communities. #NeverAgainIsNow

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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An important call from Canada & 17 other countries for the release of the hostages. The voices and hearts of Jewish Canadians and Canadians of all faiths cry out to bring them home. #BringThemHome #BringThemHomeNow Un appel important du Canada et de 17 autres pays pour la…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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Here's a snapshot of just some of what my office and I are working on: ▪️meeting with police about enforcement issues ▪️talking to provincial gov'ts re: mandatory Holocaust education across the country ▪️engaging universities to ensure the safety of Jewish students

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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The intimidation and harassment of Jewish doctors is unacceptable. While it is positive that hospital administrations are doing their best to ensure the safety of their employees, the doxxing must stop. Read more here. L'intimidation et le harcèlement…

Rosie DiManno: ‘It’s soul-destroying’: How a malevolent online campaign is targeting Jewish doctors...

On social media and emails, these doctors are being harassed and professionally compromised. While part of the strategy is to victimize one particular doctor on a given day, the undertaking has...

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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It is the eve of Yom HaShoah. I am humbled and privileged to be on the March of the Living with Jewish youth from across Canada as well as Canadian Holocaust survivors on this Yom HaShoah. The Holocaust was able to happen because antisemitism was normalized and accepted by…

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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📡Statement on 1 month post October 7 Hamas deplorable terrorist attack on Israelis📡: "The fight against antisemitism is not only for Jewish communities to undertake, it is OUR collective responsibility as Canadians." #BringThemBackHomeNow #NeverAgainIsNow

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@DeborahLyonsSE

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Great news. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) received permanent funding + significant funding to work with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canadian Police College to further develop the Hate Crimes Task Force. They’ve been great partners to my office…

CRRF | FCRR

@CRRF

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Today, as part of Federal Budget 2024, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance, made the landmark announcement that the CRRF will receive permanent, ongoing funding from the Government of Canada.

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

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The Holocaust started with words. We need Canada’s leaders to fight harmful antisemitism wherever it appears. L'Holocauste a commencé par des mots. Les dirigeants canadiens doivent lutter contre l'antisémitisme néfaste partout où il apparaît. #NeverAgainIsNow

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Deborah Lyons

@DeborahLyonsSE

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Shameful for anyone to attack Montreal’s Jewish Community Council. Targeting Jewish institutions and community leaders - a clear and deliberate act of antisemitism - is simply disgusting. Echoing JCC’s request for additional funding and will raise w/ relevant gov officials.

JCCMontreal

@jcc_montreal

6 months

-JCC Montreal building attacked with Molotov Cocktail- At approximately 12:35 p.m. a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the entrance way of the Jewish Community Council of Montreal. Thank G-d, no one was present, and minimal damage occurred.

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