Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken several specific actions to address the rise in antisemitism in Canada:
- Increased Security Measures: Following a marked rise in antisemitic incidents, police have heightened patrols around Jewish cultural centers, synagogues, and other places of worship, including mosques, to ensure community safety.
- National Summit on Antisemitism: Trudeau's government held the first-ever national summit on antisemitism, aimed at fostering dialogue and identifying strategies to combat hate.
- Appointment of Special Envoy: Trudeau appointed Deborah Lyons as Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, tasked with leading efforts to combat antisemitism and promote awareness.
- Funding Initiatives: The government has committed significant funding, including an initial $5.6 million for the creation of a special envoy office and ongoing support for community resilience initiatives to empower Jewish communities.
- Public Condemnation: Trudeau has publicly condemned Hamas and clarified that it does not represent the Palestinian people, emphasizing the need to distinguish between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism.
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