The Canadian government condemned the recent attack against a synagogue in France; however, at the same time, it is seemingly lacking in reaction to domestic antisemitism and radicalisation.
The Canadian government stated that the recent attack at the French Beth Yaakov synagogue is a „reminder that antisemitism is not a relic of the past – it is a reality experienced by Jewish communities around the world,” reports the Jewish News Syndicate.
“Canada unequivocally condemns this terrifying attack and stands with France against antisemitism.”
Nevertheless, the government drew criticism for its statement, mainly because it lacked action against the domestic expansion of antisemitic and radical ideas.
“Thank you for fighting attacks on synagogues abroad while failing to do anything meaningful at all in Canada to stop bomb threats, gun shootings and Molotov cocktails against more than 100 synagogues and other Jewish centres,” wrote Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, explaining that he is not impressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s efforts to curb Jew-hatred.
Others had similar reactions, including Michael Levitt, president and CEO of the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre.
“While it’s important to see the Canadian government condemning this horrific terror attack targeting Jews in France, it’s concerning to see a lack of reflection on domestic extremism and radicalisation here at home.”
Ryan O’Connor, a lawyer in Toronto, also criticised the government’s statement, highlighting that Canada is a country where synagogues and Jewish schools are regularly firebombed. „Antisemitism is a reality experienced by Jewish communities around the world. Then finally do something about it in Canada.”
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