The group of MPs said they were unaware of her political associations and strongly condemned any views that are racist or hateful
Conservative MPs Dean Allison, Colin Carrie and Leslyn Lewis were photographed at a restaurant with Christine Anderson, a member of the European Parliament.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
The chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and at least two Canadian Jewish organizations expressed concern about the MPs meeting with Anderson after photos were shared online.Article content The three MPs said in their own statement that it is not uncommon to meet with visiting elected officials from other countries.Article content
“All I can say, I had a lovely time meeting with the members of his party,” she said. “At no point do I see where I expressed hateful and racist views, as he puts it.” Anderson’s tour in Canada included stops in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, and a visit to a Family Day barbecue event near Cambridge, Ont.Article content
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