@gary_srp Though not specific to Canada, this is the only tweet I see from you against antisemitism in 2025. As the new Public Safety Minister, what are you going to do about the growing antisemitism in Canada? And terrorists on our streets?
Mulling over my visit to Gaza today but one thing really struck me from conversations with the IDF frontline soldiers I met.
Almost all of them expressed sadness at the “tragedy” (their words, not mine) unfolding in Gaza. None of them said they want to have to do the job they’ve been given, but they all understand that it needs doing and they were stepping up to secure their country.
Many of them expressed huge sympathy for the Palestinian civilians caught between them and Hamas. But, as one said, “It’s a war”. (And literally every possible metric suggests they’re doing a good job at protecting the lives of those Palestinian civilians. They’re proud of how few have died compared to the number of Hamas fighters killed - that unprecedented 1:1 ratio means a lot to them.)
Their attitude was regretful but determined. Notably, not one expressed any desire for revenge or any hatred. They could not have been further from the vengeful maniacs portrayed by those who take their news only from social media.
Were they perfect? No. Were they obviously reservists? Honestly, yes. But they were young men and women doing their job with a quiet determination.
(And, before anyone says it, this was the least stage-managed and most chaotic visit I’ve ever seen. Our small team of three were the only ones on the trip, and it was a super-fastball only confirmed late this morning. It occurred whilst a major manoeuvre op was going on. They literally had to trawl the camp for English speakers to talk to us at zero notice. Half the troops we spoke to obviously had no idea who we were and didn’t expect to see us there.)
I am excited to announce that I had my first Free Palestine protest come to a Nas Daily meetup.
I told them I agreed with them. I also want a Free Palestine from Hamas. Free Palestine from terrorism. Free Palestine from radical religion.
They disagreed. They just wanted a Free Palestine from Jews.
Oh well.
You’ve gotta be kidding.
You condemn”the broadening”?!
You just aren’t able to blurt the simple words “I condemn the Islamic Republic of Iran who just shot roughly 180 deadly ballistic missiles towards the citizens of Israel.”
Quit.
Mayor @JohnTory of the @cityoftoronto discusses multiculturalism, diversity, business and foreign relations, and wishes members of the Consular Corps Association of Toronto a Merry #Christmas2019, @HappyHanukkah and a festive holiday season. @IsraelinToronto@AmdurNissan
🇨🇦It wasn't until 1960 that ALL Canadian women finally had the right to vote in a federal election. 1960.
It took decades and decades to win that right.
Every vote counts. Please share.
Submit your postal code to find out where to vote today #elxn43
https://t.co/i4g7u5Hwq6
@JMZelly@CanEmbIsrael Been trying to get ahold of them for three weeks now... no calls returned. Need to work out passport issues for N immediately... should be a simple question to answer, but not getting an answer. Would love embassy support
@lyonsinisrael embassy not getting back to me. Questions through email lost in ongoing thread. Can you PLEASE have someone call this (proud) Canadian back 🤞🤞🤞
@AskPayPal hey! I have an intl bank account from my current PayPal account, and want to add it but can’t because of location. Also not letting me make a second account. How do I add new account?