It’s significant that Jagmeet Singh raised Israel’s genocide at both leaders’ debates. His Palestine intervention marks a historic reversal for Singh and NDP policy.
At both the English and French language election debates, the leader of the NDP pressed Mark Carney on his refusal to label the situation in Gaza “genocide.” In French Singh stated, “Why don’t you call things as they are? This is a genocide.”
Carney responded pathetically that the term “politicizes the situation.” As if genocide and an election debate aren’t “political”.
During the English language debate Carney’s response to Singh’s prodding was even worse. The prime minister pivoted to criticizing Iran.
In both the French and English debates Singh also correctly labelled Pierre Poilievre’s position towards Palestinians and UNRWA “disgusting”. Poilievre didn’t respond. (more...)
Singh deserves praise for stand on Palestine at leaders’ debates
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