OTTAWA — While a spokesman for regional Muslim advocacy group warns Pierre Poilievre's stand on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians, another advocate accuses the Liberals of only responding to their co
OTTAWA — While a spokesman for regional Muslim advocacy group warns Pierre Poilievre's stand on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians, another advocate accuses the Liberals of only responding to their concerns for the purpose of getting their votes.
In a roughly 52-minute video shared on social media, Genuis admitted the party's position may not be one that is"100 per cent" agreed with, but said defeating Hamas is"critical" to establishing lasting peace for Palestinians. Tahir acknowledged being a Liberal supporter in the past, but now considers himself non-partisan, given his advocacy work. He said he's donated money to the Liberals and the NDP — as well as the Conservatives, for whom he said he helped sign up around 500 Muslims during the last leadership race.
While he said community members have been disappointed by Poilievre's response to the war, he believes support for the party remains solid."They didn't stand for what we believe, but they've been so straight about it." The National Council of Canadian Muslims and dozens of Muslim organizations, mosques and groups signed an open letter to MPs ahead of Ramadan, asking them to stay away from events during the holy month if they couldn't commit to taking several stances, including support for an immediate ceasefire and condemning some of the actions of Israeli forces.
Skamski also pointed to a speech Poilievre delivered Tuesday in Montreal to the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Jewish congregation, where he addressed the matter head-on. "While it might make for good politics to have one individual MP who says the right thing in order to get a seat back and keep Justin Trudeau in power, it does not solve the problem of having Canada take a right and principled position," he said.
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