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Ottawa Protocol Combat Anti Semitism

The Problem With Fighting Anti-Semitism

Elah Feder | Posted 12.05.2011 | Canada
Elah Feder

I should be grateful that my government cares enough to protect me (at least this aspect of me; they seem far less concerned about homophobia). But instead, I feel singled out. It's especially awkward since I didn't feel that unpopular in the first place.

Canada Gets Tough on Anti-Semitsim

Avi Benlolo | Posted 11.21.2011 | Canada
Avi Benlolo

In announcing the Ottawa Protocol to Combat Anti-Semitism, Foreign Minister John Baird expressed Canada's unequivocal support for the State of Israel. Canada's stance on Israel is based on the principle of standing by your friends -- especially when they are democracies and advocates for human rights.