Carney: Holocaust Remembrance Day highlights Canadian complicity

At a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the importance of recognizing Canada’s historical complicity in the Holocaust, urging reflection on the consequences of ignorance and hatred. He highlighted the role of antisemitism in shaping Canada’s immigration policies during WWII and called for collective responsibility to remember the Holocaust and support survivors. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre echoed Carney’s concerns, denouncing the rise of antisemitism and advocating for the safety and acceptance of Jewish Canadians. Both leaders underscored the need for action against hate to prevent history from repeating itself.

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