Canadian Jewish groups decry axing of antisemitism envoy in favor of ‘rights, equality and inclusion’ advisory council
The antisemitism envoy position had been vacant since its former occupant resigned in frustration in July
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Anita Anand had been asked whether Canada would follow the European Commission in seeking to sanction Israel over the attack
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move was dependent on the Palestinian Authority committing to hold elections next year
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“This escalation is wholly disproportionate,” said Canada’s Mark Carney, Britain’s Keir Starmer and France’s Emmanuel Macron
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