ANTHONY HOUSEFATHER

• Liberal MP Anthony Housefather appointed as new antisemitism adviser

  Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says he is 'looking forward to making a real difference' as the government's new special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism. 

  Canada

  Jul 5
  
• MP Anthony Housefather denounces poster telling him to ‘get out of Canada’

  Housefather has been reflecting on his future within the Liberal party since the motion on the Israel-Hamas conflict passed with significant Liberal amendments on March 18.

  Canada

  Jul 3
  
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• Jewish students say they don’t feel safe from antisemitism on campus

  Jewish students from major Canadian universities appeared on Parliament Hill Wednesday to raise the alarm about a rise in antisemitism on campuses amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

  Canada

  May 8
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• Montreal MP Anthony Housefather chooses to stay in Liberal caucus despite anger over motion

  After hearing from thousands of constituents and others about whether to walk away from the party, Housefather has determined that his "core values" remain Liberal ones.

  Politics

  Apr 5
• Housefather still ‘thinking’ on Liberal future as eyes turn to Israel arms exports

  That comes as Canada's foreign minister faces questions over the country's arms exports to Israel, which were worth roughly $21 million in 2022.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Anthony Housefather ‘reflecting’ on future with Liberals after Middle East motion

  Anthony Housefather was among three Liberals who voted against the final motion, which called only for progress towards a two-state solution.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Israel’s judicial reform plans under scrutiny as Canadian MPs debate

  Netanyahu's government has allowed the expansion of settlements that Canada recognizes as illegal under international law— a characterization Israel disputes.

  World

  May 17, 2023
• Official languages bill to enshrine francophone immigration in law clears House of Commons

  Bill C-13 would modernize the Official Languages Act and recognize that French is the only official language in Canada that is under threat.

  Politics

  May 15, 2023
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• ‘An expression of sleazeballness:’ Montreal synagogue hit with antisemitic graffiti

  Multiple swastikas spray painted on the doors and windows of the Bagg Street Shul in Montreal were removed early Wednesday morning by the group Erasing Hate.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
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• Liberal MP may not vote for party’s language bill due to changes made by Bloc, Tories

  Liberal MP Anthony Housefather believes the amendments will reduce the rights of Quebec's English-speaking communities because they make reference to the province's Bill 96.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2023