Wednesday 1 December 2021

Bloc Quebecois will support the throne speech Surprise Surprise Surprise N'esy Pas???

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtZTdLZiM3E&ab_channel=TheCanadianPress 

 


Opposition leaders react to Liberals’ speech from the throne

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A vote on the throne speech will be the first confidence test for the Liberal minority government. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says his party will oppose the throne speech, which he says failed to lay out a plan for reviving the economy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also panned the speech for failing to even mention his party's priorities. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said the speech was empty, but signalled his party will not oppose it.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thehouse/erin-otoole-bill-21-1.6289709 

 

O'Toole says Conservatives are consulting on the 'unfair' Bill 21

Conservative leader says he personally opposes the law but is leaving it up to Quebecers to decide

In an interview with CBC's The House airing Saturday, O'Toole said the Conservative caucus has discussed the law. He said he has tasked several people with reviewing the party's stance on the law and Conservatives are consulting outside groups as well.

The bill, passed by Quebec's National Assembly in June 2019, bans teachers and other government workers, including judges and police officers, from wearing religious symbols such as hijabs, kippas and turbans.

A teacher in Chelsea became a living symbol of the law's effect early this month when she was removed from her classroom for wearing a hijab.

"The case of the teacher in [Chelsea] reminded people that this law has real impacts on people. I think it's unfair," O'Toole told host Chris Hall.


Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole looks back on flashpoints from Parliament’s brief first sitting and challenges faced by his party in the wake of September’s election. 14:03

The teacher's removal has sparked renewed criticism of the bill. In a separate interview with The House, Farida Mohamed, head of the Montreal chapter of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, said the law means some women "will not have equal opportunity for employment.

"They will not have equal opportunities for promotion. And this is coming from a province that holds women's rights and the equality of women as very high."

Both O'Toole and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have said that, while they personally oppose the law, they won't commit to intervening against it.

WATCH | Quebec premier reacts to the idea of federal intervention on Bill 21:

Quebec premier reacts to the idea of federal intervention on Bill 21

5 days ago
Duration 0:43
Quebec Premier François Legault reacts to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments on not ruling out a potential federal intervention on Bill 21 in the future. 0:43

NDP Jagmeet Singh changed his own position recently, saying he would support federal intervention into a legal challenge of the law in Quebec.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet has fiercely defended the law, saying some of the criticisms have amounted to "Quebec-bashing."

Personal opposition, no federal action

"What I've always said is I don't support this bill and would never do it federally. It is a Quebec decision ... This is for Quebecers and their provincial assembly," O'Toole said.

"What we're doing is trying to say, how can we have a respectful discussion about this? Because yes, this really, really upsets people."

O'Toole accused Trudeau of having "avoided this issue himself" and attempting to "play both sides of this."

"We've said what we would do, which would never move forward on anything like this federally. But as I said, we are in the process of doing both some internal and external outreach on this issue," O'Toole said.

He also said Conservative caucus members have heard from constituents upset with the law.


Political scientist Daniel Béland and the head of the Montreal chapter of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women Farida Mohamed break down the history of secularism in Quebec and why change around Bill 21 will be up to the province. 9:33

"There are a lot of people who have talked to their constituents, who feel who feel very much impacted and targeted by this. And that's why it is personal," O'Toole said.

O'Toole's comments on Bill 21 came during a wide-ranging end-of-year interview with The House covering the pandemic, economic issues and the challenges he and his party face.

Leadership concerns

Since his defeat in the September election, O'Toole has faced attacks from some Conservatives over his leadership.

Sen. Denise Batters was kicked from the Conservative caucus after launching a petition calling for a leadership review. That petition now has more than 7,000 signatures — although O'Toole claims most are not party members.

Conservative Senator Denise Batters was ejected from the Conservative caucus for pushing a petition calling for a leadership review. (Chris Rands/CBC)

"After any loss, people are disappointed, me more than anyone. But I'm in the process of growing and modernizing the party," he said.

"Some people don't want to see that happen. I'm not going to stop."

O'Toole has been criticized for campaigning during his party's leadership as a "true blue" Conservative and then taking a more moderate approach during the general election.

"I'm [a Conservative] that wants to meet the challenges of today," he said.

Canadians should look for 'new normal': O'Toole

Asked about the rise of the Omicron variant, O'Toole said the focus for Conservatives remains on promoting vaccinations and boosters in order to find "a better balance than the lockdown we've experienced the last two years."

"What we have to realize is this is very different than previous waves of the pandemic," O'Toole said, pointing to high vaccination rates in Canada and other precautions that could be taken.

Several politicians, including Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, have warned recently that the Canadian public may no longer be willing to comply with harsh restrictions.

"I think there's a fatigue," O'Toole said, adding high levels of vaccination and other measures could keep people safe.

"That's the new normal we have to start talking about rationally. And I think the public is ready for that."

Economy driving issue for Conservatives

Conservatives have been laser-focused on the issue of inflation, relentless attacking the government in the House of Commons in recent weeks over the rising cost of living. The inflation rate hit 4.7 per cent in Canada in November, according to Statistics Canada.

Labelling the increase in prices "Justin-flation," O'Toole's party has sought to tie it to government spending — though some economists argue the issue is global in nature and may be short-term.

O'Toole said the government has failed to deal with a housing crisis, has not effectively managed its relationship with the United States and has mishandled pandemic support programs.

Asked what his party would have done differently, O'Toole referred to a campaign platform which promised to release federal land to build housing, to impose stricter oversight of pandemic benefits and to increase productivity across sectors through investment accelerators and intellectual property promotion.

"To recover from the half-trillion dollars of debt [incurred] in the last few years, we need all cylinders of our economy firing," he said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Christian Paas-Lang is an Associate Producer with The House and digital writer with CBC Politics.

 

2566 Comments thus far but over 300 have been deleted since my first comment at the 1000 mark
 
 
 
David Amos
Too Too Funny
 
 
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Reply to @David Amos: I wonder if Chris Hall recalls the fall of 2019 when we crossed paths at the Mulroney Hall in Fred City while I was on the ballot again Fundy Royal?
 
 
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Reply to @David Amos: I wonder if Erin O'Toole recalls our conversation the following year just before he debated MacKay et al for the Conservative leadership in Montreal
 
 
 
 
 

Federal Conservative Leadership Debate | Power & Politics

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Erin O'Toole, Peter MacKay, Leslyn Lewis and Derek Sloan take part in the second of two CPC moderated debates in Toronto. 
 
Too Too Funny I wonder if O'Toole still recalls our conversation just before the Montreal debate
 
 
 
 
 

NDP, Bloc back Liberal minority government in first confidence vote of new session

Had the Conservative amendment to the throne speech passed, it would have been considered a defeat of the government and could have triggered another election

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberal government has easily survived its first confidence test of the new parliamentary session with the help of the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP.

A Conservative amendment to last month’s throne speech was defeated by a vote of 215-117.

Had the amendment passed, it would have been considered a defeat of the government and could have triggered another election, less than three months after the last election handed Trudeau a second consecutive minority.

There was little suspense over Monday evening’s vote; Bloc Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet had signalled immediately after the throne speech that his party would support what he called “24 pages of completely empty words.”

The brief speech basically recapped the Liberals’ election promises for finishing the fight against COVID-19 and rebuilding a more resilient, greener and more inclusive economy.

While NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has panned the throne speech, New Democrats could not support the proposed Conservative amendment, which criticized the government for failing “to adequately address critical issues that threaten the prosperity of Canadians.”

The Conservative amendment specified that those issues include inflation, a “stagnant” economy, a housing affordability crisis, an “acute” labour shortage and a “national unity crisis.”

The House of Commons must still decide whether to accept the throne speech as written, which will be another confidence vote.

 https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/votes/44/1/16?view=party

Vote No. 16

44th Parliament, 1st Session

Sitting No. 16 - Monday, December 13, 2021


Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne (amendment)

Motion Sponsor:
Hon. Erin O'Toole

Subject

Motion Text


See the published vote in the Journals of December 13, 2021


Summary

Results: Negatived
Yea: 117
Nay: 215
Paired: 0
Total: 332

Vote details

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---------- Original message ----------
From: "O'Toole, Erin - M.P." <Erin.OToole@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 01:48:47 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: YO Erin O'Toole What do ya think your Privy
Council buddy Trudeau will do if Shannon Stubbs mentions my name in
Parliament before the vote on the Throne Speech???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

On behalf of the Hon. Erin O’Toole, thank you for contacting the
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Au nom de l’hon. Erin O’Toole, merci de communiquer avec le Bureau du
chef de l’Opposition officielle.

M. O’Toole apprécie beaucoup le point de vue et les commentaires des
Canadiens et des Canadiennes. Nous lisons tous les courriels que nous
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Encore une fois merci d’avoir pris le temps d’écrire.

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---------- Original message ----------
From: "Rempel, Michelle - M.P." <Michelle.Rempel@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 01:48:50 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: YO Erin O'Toole What do ya think your Privy
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From: "Martinez Ferrada, Soraya - Députée" <Soraya.MartinezFerrada@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 01:48:50 +0000
Subject: Réponse automatique : YO Erin O'Toole What do ya think your
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 21:48:39 -0400
Subject: YO Erin O'Toole What do ya think your Privy Council buddy
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From: "O'Toole, Erin - M.P." <Erin.OToole@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 01:10:09 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: Oh My My I read the news in CBC again today
about Erin O'Toole versus Shannon Stubbs Deja Vu Anyone???
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

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Au nom de l’hon. Erin O’Toole, merci de communiquer avec le Bureau du
chef de l’Opposition officielle.

M. O’Toole apprécie beaucoup le point de vue et les commentaires des
Canadiens et des Canadiennes. Nous lisons tous les courriels que nous
recevons. Veuillez noter que ce compte reçoit beaucoup de courriels.
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Si vous êtes un électeur ou une électrice de M. O’Toole dans la
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veuillez communiquer avec son bureau de circonscription, au :

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Tél. : (905) 697-1699 ou sans frais : (866) 436-1141

Encore une fois merci d’avoir pris le temps d’écrire.

Veuillez agréer nos salutations distinguées,


Bureau du chef de l’Opposition officielle




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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 01:10:12 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: Oh My My I read the news in CBC again today
about Erin O'Toole versus Shannon Stubbs Deja Vu Anyone???
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https://ipolitics.ca/2021/12/01/ipolitics-am-throne-speech-debate-a-vote-on-blocs-response/

 

iPolitics AM: More throne-speech debate; vote on Bloc’s response

After making the case last night for the agenda laid out in last month’s throne speech, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be back in his front-and-centre seat when the curtain rises on the House of Commons later this afternoon, where he can expect to undergo a full 45 minutes of cross-aisle cross-examination by the opposition. (2 PM)

Earlier in the day, he’ll join his Liberal colleagues at their regularly scheduled midweek caucus meeting, and speak with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta before heading into question period.

Later this evening, he’ll take part in a “virtual candle lighting ceremony in celebration of Hanukkah,” which, according to his itinerary, is “closed to media.” (7:30 PM)

Back in the chamber, MPs are set for a second round of debate of the throne speech. According to longstanding parliamentary protocols, it will end with a vote on a Bloc Québécois-initiated pitch to tack on a promise to increase health-care funding to the provinces, while “abandoning the idea of imposing national health standards,” as well as to boost Old Age Security payments for seniors between the ages of 65 and 75.

As is tradition, the Bloc motion is drafted as a sub-amendment to the amendment put forward by the Conservatives yesterday morning.

If adopted, that amendment would extend the main motion to call out the government for “failing to adequately address critical issues that threaten the prosperity of Canadians,” including, but not limited to, the “cost of living crisis” brought on by inflation, the “housing crisis,” an “acute labour shortage,” and a “national unity crisis.”

While the Bloc sub-amendment would leave most of the text intact, it would delete all references to the “energy sector,” including a push to “increase production of Canadian energy to boost supply and lower gas prices,” which would seem guarantee its defeat, as the Conservatives will almost certainly reject the proposed edit.

That, of course, would make it all but impossible for their original amendment to succeed when it eventually goes to a vote.

It’s worth noting that, while any vote on the substance of the speech is automatically considered a confidence question, the fate of the Bloc sub-amendment won’t have a direct impact on the survival of the minority Liberal government. This means the first make-or-break confidence check will be the vote on the Conservative amendment, which could happen as early as tomorrow afternoon.

In any case, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will again urge for more support for seniors during a mid-morning news conference with his party’s Seniors critic, Andréanne Larouche. (9 AM)

For his part, New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh will make himself available to reporters after his party’s weekly caucus session. (12 PM)

Also on his agenda is a closed-door chat with the Chiefs of the Tŝilhqot’in Nation. (12:45)

According to his daily itinerary, Singh is also planning to be in the House of Commons for question period, and will end his day by joining the Hanukkah celebrations at the National Festival of Lights event. (7:30 PM)

Finally, newly installed interim Green Party Leader Amita Kuttner — who finished in sixth place out of eight candidates in the 2020 leadership race — debuts on the parliamentary press circuit with the party’s two sitting MPs: Elizabeth May, who also serves as parliamentary leader, and Mike Morrice. (1 PM)

IN THE CHAMBER

After wrapping up regular House business for the day, MPs will hold an evening take-note debate of the latest developments in Canada’s trade dispute with the U.S. over softwood lumber. (6:30 PM)

ON AND AROUND THE HILL

The Parliamentary Budget Office releases a new report titled “Clean Water for First Nations: Is the Government Spending Enough?” According to the advisory, it “builds” on its 2017 report, and “responds to a request from Sen. Renée Dupuis to examine budget sufficiency for First Nations water and wastewater systems on reserve.” (9 AM)

OUTSIDE THE PRECINCT

International Trade Minister Mary Ng heads to Washington, D.C., where, according to her office, she will “convene meetings with congressional leaders and stakeholders to advocate for Canadian workers and industry in light of harmful Buy America and EV (electric vehicle) provisions.” She’ll also “raise issues important to Canadians, including unfair softwood lumber duties, and trade challenges facing potato exports.” (Wednesday through Friday)

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Vote No. 4

44th Parliament, 1st Session

Sitting No. 8 - Wednesday, December 1, 2021


Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne (subamendment)

Motion Sponsor:
Yves-François Blanchet

Subject

Motion Text


See the published vote in the Journals of December 1, 2021


Summary

Results: Negatived
Yea: 34
Nay: 289
Paired: 0
Total: 323

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Federal party leaders comment following speech from the throne – November 23, 2021

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Members of Parliament speak with reporters on Parliament Hill following the speech from the throne to open the 44th Parliament.

 

 

 

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Opposition parties feeling left out as federal throne speech outlines Liberal agenda

Immediately after the speech was read, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet signalled his party will support what he called '24 pages of completely empty words'

 

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau threw few bones to opposition parties Tuesday in a throne speech that recapped the election platform that produced a second consecutive Liberal minority government.

A vote on the throne speech will be the first confidence test for the government, with the Liberals’ survival dependent on the support of at least one opposition party.

Nevertheless, Trudeau made little effort in the throne speech to secure the support of any of the other parties, choosing instead to reiterate in broad strokes Liberal promises to finish the fight against COVID-19 and rebuild a more resilient, fairer, greener economy.

Voter anger over Trudeau’s decision to call an election in the midst of the pandemic dashed his hopes of capturing a majority on Sept. 20. He is now evidently counting on that anger to dissuade opposition parties from triggering another election anytime soon, relieving him of the necessity to modify his agenda to satisfy any of them.

It’s a gamble that appears to have paid off, at least on the throne speech.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the first Inuk person to serve in the role, centred the theme of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Tuesday’s speech from the throne with an introduction — delivered in English, French and Inuktitut — that she had written herself.

“I encourage you to seek out the truth, and to learn about the lived realities in First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities,” Simon said in the speech delivered in the Senate chamber.

“Although each community is distinct, we all share a desire to chart a way forward together towards reconciliation.”

She also touched upon the finding by First Nations of hundreds of unmarked graves on the sites of former residential schools across Canada earlier this year.

“We cannot hide from these discoveries. They open deep wounds,” she said in French.

At the same time, she said there is hope.

“Reconciliation is not a single act, nor does it have an end date. It is a lifelong journey of healing, respect and understanding,” she said.

Immediately after the speech was read by Simon in the Senate chamber, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet signalled his party will support what he called “24 pages of completely empty words.”

“Supporting might not be the best word. We will live with this empty piece of paper, gently read in three languages,” he said, adding it’s impossible to vote against “apple pie.”

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, whose party is considered the most likely dance partner for the Liberals, panned the speech for failing to even mention his party’s priorities, including pharmacare, continuing pandemic supports and boosting annual health transfers to the provinces.

“This is not a speech that looks like they want to work together,” Singh said, warning Trudeau not to take NDP support for granted.

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said his party will oppose the throne speech, which he lambasted for failing to lay out a plan for reviving the economy, particularly the skyrocketing cost of living.

Governor General Mary Simon delivers the Throne Speech, at the Senate in Ottawa, November 23, 2021.Governor General Mary Simon delivers the Throne Speech, at the Senate in Ottawa, November 23, 2021. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

Despite winning only a minority of seats, Trudeau asserted in the speech that Canadians gave parliamentarians clear direction in the Sept. 20 election.

“Not only do they want parliamentarians to work together to put this pandemic behind us, they also want bold, concrete solutions to meet the other challenges we face,” the speech said.

“This is the moment for parliamentarians to work together to get big things done and shape a better future for our kids.”

There were no surprises in the speech, which reiterated the promises the Liberals made in their election platform and focused largely on economic recovery from the pandemic.

The pillars of that recovery will be more aggressive action to combat climate change, measures to produce more affordable housing and finishing negotiations with two holdout province and two territories that have yet to sign onto the Liberals’ $10-a-day national child care program.

Reconciliation was also a major theme of the speech, delivered partly in Inuktitut, as well as French and English, by Simon, the first Indigenous person to hold the viceregal post.

She opened the speech with her own reflections on the pain caused by the discovery last spring of what are believed to be hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at the sites of two former residential schools.

“We cannot hide from these discoveries; they open deep wounds,” Simon said, adding that “despite the profound pain, there is hope.”

Among other things, the speech promised to create a national monument to honour residential school survivors.

Simon also issued a personal call for action on climate change.

“Our Earth is in danger. From a warming Arctic to the increasing devastation of natural disasters, our land and our people need help. We must move talk into action and adapt where we must,” she said.

Amid extreme flooding and landslides in British Columbia, the speech reiterated the Liberals’ promise to develop the first-ever national adaptation strategy to help Canadians adjust to the changing climate.

It argued that growing the economy goes hand in hand with protecting the environment and that now is the time to “go further, faster” on combating climate change.

It promised to “strengthen action to prevent and prepare for floods, wildfires, droughts, coastline erosion and other extreme weather worsened by climate change.”

The speech — delivered to a much smaller than usual audience of masked dignitaries, senators and MPs in a bid to maintain physical distance — sketched only the broad outlines of the government’s agenda with few details.

It argued that ending the pandemic “for good” is the best way to revive the economy.

But with employment now back to pre-pandemic levels and almost 90 per cent of Canadians fully vaccinated, the speech reiterated the Liberals’ plan to replace emergency benefits that kept millions of Canadians and business afloat during the pandemic with more targeted aid for those hardest hit by the health crisis.

— Additional reporting by Erika Ibrahim

 

 

https://cjpac.ca/throne-speech/ 

 

Does a throne speech = a general election?

Throne speech? Elections? During the pandemic??

You may already know what a Throne Speech is, but for those thinking it’s something out of Game of Thrones, fret not!

A Throne Speech is delivered to mark the beginning of a session of Parliament, usually following a general election or the prorogation of the previous session. (Prorogation happens when a session of Parliament is ended prematurely without dissolving Parliament, which would trigger elections.) If a Throne Speech follows a prorogation, it serves as a legislative reset.

 

Typically, it sets the tone and outlines the Government’s intended game plan for the upcoming session.
(FYI – Although it’s the Prime Minister’s plan, the Governor General of Canada reads the speech on behalf of the Queen. (Interesting fun fact: The Queen delivered the speech herself while in Canada in 1957 and 1977!))

The Throne Speech will prompt a vote of confidence, where MPs will vote on whether they will support the government’s agenda. This could lead to a no confidence vote which would trigger a general election.

Can you imagine an election during a pandemic? It has its challenges, but also some up sides; including volunteering from your home!!! That means you can volunteer for candidates right across the country and do it in your pjs! No excuse not to get engaged this time around! History will be made and you can play a role in shaping it.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this pledge and let CJPAC do the rest. We will connect you with the party or candidate of your choice!

You can get involved in an election right now – by-elections that is! Two of them! York Centre and Toronto Centre. Interested in volunteering? Click below for more info.
 

https://cjpac.ca/about/

 

CJPAC is a national, independent, multi-partisan organization. Our mandate is to engage Jewish and pro-Israel Canadians in the democratic process and to foster active political participation. We are dedicated to helping community members build relationships within the Canadian political arena.

Quick facts:

CJPAC’s unique programs and events inspire Canadians with all levels of political experience – whether new, curious, or already engaged – to become more active in the democratic process:

  • Since 2006 more than 400 of our country’s top, pro-Israel politically-engaged university students have gone through the Fellowship, Canada’s premiere political training program. We are proud that over 115 Fellowship alumni have worked in political offices across the country.
  • This school year, over 60 high school students from across the country are participating in our Generation Student Leaders Program, which teaches Jewish students to engage in the democratic process and what it takes to be effective volunteers.
  • CJPAC typically visits close to 15 summer camps from coast-to-coast and meets with over 1,000 campers to educate them about the democratic process and the essentials of getting involved.
  • Attendance and interest in CJPAC’s ACTION parties continues to grow. Over 1700 Jewish and pro-Israel young professionals, plus many of our country’s most distinguished business leaders and philanthropists, along with nearly 80 federal, provincial and municipal elected officials annually attend our ACTION Parties in Toronto and Montreal collectively. These exciting events generate enthusiasm for political engagement and help build relationships by providing the opportunity for community members to meet with elected officials from all parties and levels of government.
 
 
 

CJPAC (Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee)


Toronto, ON

Jaime Reich
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F: (416) 929-0542
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http://​www.​cjpac.​ca

CJPAC is a national, independent, multi-partisan organization. Its mandate is to engage Jewish and pro-Israel Canadians in the democratic process and to foster active political participation. CJPAC is dedicated to helping community members build relationships within the Canadian political arena.

Contact:  

Mark Waldman, Executive Director - mwaldman@cjpac.ca

Rachel Chertkoff, Deputy Executive Director - rchertkoff@cjpac.ca

Jaime Reich (Director of Outreach and Programming)
P: (416) 929-9552 ext. 224
E: jreich@cjpac.ca

 
 

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Adam Minsky

President and CEO

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

Adam Minsky is the President and CEO of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, beginning his service in 2016 at age 45. Throughout his career prior to becoming CEO, Adam was deeply involved with Federation and its affiliated partner organizations.  

Adam’s leadership extends well past Toronto’s borders, as he played an integral role in the founding of many important national initiatives including the creation of the Canada Israel Experience and its Birthright Israel programs.

 For more than a decade, Adam has dedicated himself to strengthening the strategic impact of UJA Federation through its network of local, national and international agencies. Most recently, Adam led the development of UJA Federation’s Strategic Plan with outlines an exciting vision for the future of UJA Federation.

In 2013, Adam was honoured to receive the Gordon Wolfe Award for Professional Leadership in recognition of his ability to lead with vision, integrity, Jewish values and humility.

Adam is married to Heidi Brown, a Toronto lawyer, and they have three children.

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Linda Frum

Chair

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

The Honourable Linda Frum represents the Province of Ontario in the Senate of Canada. She has served on the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, the Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration Committee, and the Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee. She currently sits on the Committee of Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, and the standing Committee for the Library of Parliament.

A former journalist and author, Senator Frum was a columnist with the National Post, a contributing editor to Maclean’s, published two books, and won a Gemini Award for Best Social-Political Documentary Program.

Senator Frum is an active member of the Jewish community. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, after serving as Vice-Chair for two years, and chairing a number of UJA committees and initiatives. She served as Co-Chair of UJA’s Annual Campaign in 2018 and also serves on the board of the United Israel Appeal.

She is a member of the International Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation Committee and an Honourary Board member of NGO Monitor. She has previously served as the vice chair of the board of Upper Canada College, as well as a board member with Bishop Strachan School, the Art Gallery of Ontario Foundation, and Mount Sinai Hospital. She also serves as a board member for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.  

In recognition of her civic contributions, Senator Frum has received the Golda Meir Leadership Award from the State of Israel Bonds, an honourary Doctor of Humane Letters from Yeshiva University, and the Rothschild Humanitarian Award from Shaare Zedek Hospital. In 2019, she was awarded an honourary degree from Hebrew University for her leadership based on the principles of equality, freedom, and human rights.  

She lives in Toronto with her husband Howard Sokolowski—together they have five children and two grandchildren.

 
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
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National Office

Phone: (866) 929-9552
Fax: (416) 929-0542
Email: info@cjpac.ca

 

Regional Offices

Vancouver

Phone: (778) 903-1854
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Toronto

Phone: (416) 929-9552
Fax: (416) 929-0542
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jreich@cjpac.ca

Ottawa

Phone: (613) 867-0766
Campus Outreach Email
dchein@cjpac.ca

Montreal

Phone: (514) 938-0514
Fax: (514) 938-2029
Regional Outreach Email
vfhima@cjpac.ca

 

Our Staff

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Mark Waldman

Executive Director

Mark Waldman is the current Executive Director of CJPAC, as well as a founder and former Deputy Chair. He is also the founder, Chair and acting Managing Director of CJPAC’s predecessor CIJA-PAC. Born in Toronto, Mark holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Western Ontario and an MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business, with a background in sales, finance, business development and operations. He previously held senior positions at Sandylion, Labelad and Marnlen Management. He has been involved in many political causes, including in 2003 co-founding “Friends of America” to counter anti-American sentiment in Canada. Mark is very active in raising funds and awareness for ovarian cancer and related familial BRCA mutations.

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Rachel Chertkoff

Deputy Executive Director

Rachel Chertkoff’s passion is political engagement. For over 20 years she has fostered leaders and connected them to politics and government, in both Canada and the US. Rachel was instrumental in CJPAC’s founding and development before it launched in 2005 and throughout its existence. She was the Leadership Development Director for the Valley Alliance/Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and held executive positions on the board of the Los Angeles County Young Democrats. Rachel has worked in volunteer and staff positions on election campaigns for all levels of government. She volunteers for a dog rescue and loves books, travel and proper punctuation.

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Amanda Blitz

Director of Marketing & Communications and General Counsel

Amanda Blitz has a varied career centred around communications and law. She previously worked in marketing at the global law firm Fasken and in media and corporate relations at the Ontario Science Centre. Amanda was a national news anchor for CTV News Channel, and a reporter at CHCH and other media outlets. She has practised as a banking and finance lawyer in London, England at Clifford Chance LLP, and as a corporate lawyer at Goodman & Carr LLP in Toronto. Amanda received her M.Sc from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and her LL.B. at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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Dovi Chein

Director of Campus Programming

Dovi Chein has had a diverse career in politics, education, and the nonprofit sector. Dovi comes to us from Hillel Ottawa, where he was the Director for three years, and fostered an unprecedented period of growth for the organization. During his time at Hillel, Dovi developed expertise in programming, relationship building, conflict resolution, political mobilization, and creating inclusive spaces, all while mobilizing hundreds of students to defeat BDS three times. Prior to this, Dovi worked as a teacher in South Korea, and as a Parliamentary Assistant in Ottawa.

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Vanessa Fhima

Regional Director, Quebec & Atlantic Canada

Vanessa Fhima is an attorney and received her law degree from the University of Montreal. She has extensive experience in law & management in the private and not-for-profit sectors She has practiced as a litigator at Simon & Associés for nearly ten years and was later the General Counsel at UPCLICK Inc before practicing on her own. Most recently she was the Project Manager for Centennial Events with Federation CJA. Vanessa also served in many capacities on the Board of Directors of Maimonides School including President and legal counsel.

 

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Kara Mintzberg

BC Regional Director

Kara Mintzberg has been involved with British Columbia’s Jewish community for years. She has won local and provincial awards for projects she’s developed for several mission-driven organizations, including being the youngest recipient of Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver’s Young Leadership Award. Kara earned her MBA and MA from Brandeis University, and her BA from the University of British Columbia. She is an avid skier – snow and water – and currently volunteers as a Board member for Jewish Addiction Community Services (JACS) Vancouver. 

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Joshua Wolfe

Director of Outreach and Programming for Quebec and Atlantic Canada

Joshua Wolfe is a government relations and community outreach specialist who graduated from Princeton University. After graduation, he spent five years as a political advisor to a Member of the Quebec National Assembly. In 2012, and prior to coming to CJPAC, he joined CIJA’s Quebec office to lead their government relations team. He has been politically active at all levels of government, and was most recently named by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante as a member of her newly-created Roundtable on Diversity, Inclusion and the Fight Against Discrimination.

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Noa Farage

Assistant Director, Programming and Engagement

Noa Farage has been involved in Jewish Community life since she was born. She has worked for both BBYO and for Hillel, in Winnipeg, and Vancouver, respectively. Working on many diverse projects through her experience at both organizations, she has developed an expertise in community programming, building relationships, and connecting with young people. She has been a volunteer with the Rady JCC in Winnipeg for over a decade. She is currently a member of CIJA’s LGBTQ2+ National Advisory Committee, leading the way for Jewish and Queer initiatives across Canada. In her spare time, you can find her cycling, watching documentaries about rockstars, or trying a new recipe. 

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Rachel Iskov

Development & Donor Relations Specialist

Rachel Iskov’s academic background in Holocaust History instilled in her a deep appreciation for the wide breadth of rights we have as Canadians, as well as for the importance of political participation. Having studied and taught the dangers of political apathy and the powerlessness and vulnerability of those whose civil rights have been stripped from them, she values the work CJPAC does to engage the Jewish community in the political process. After leaving her PhD, Rachel worked at Ryerson University and at Reena Foundation. She has volunteered for two decades organizing and leading Toronto Holocaust education and remembrance programming.

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Rebecca Vath

Digital Design Coordinator

Rebecca Vath has a Master of Library and Information Science degree and a B.A.(Hons), with degrees in English and Developmental Psychology. She spent four years prior to joining CJPAC working with infant, toddlers and preschool children with special needs. Rebecca has volunteered with the London Public Library, the Ontario Library Association, City of Toronto Archives and as an adult literacy tutor. 

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Tevy Pilc

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Tevy Pilc is a Toronto-based media professional with a diverse background that includes extensive experience in journalism, communications, and Jewish advocacy. He previously worked as a television producer for Sun News Network, Writer/Editor and Multimedia Content Producer for B’nai Brith Canada and Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Beth Emeth Synagogue in Toronto. He graduated from the University of Toronto and Centennial College’s joint journalism program. He is passionate about the growth and well-being of the Canadian Jewish community. Tevy is a sports, music, history, politics and all-around pop culture nerd and an advocate for mental health awareness.

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Lesly Weinstein

Executive Assistant

Lesly Weinstein was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She is currently the Executive Assistant of CJPAC. Prior to her role at CJPAC, Lesly was the Human Resources Manager for the first international expansion of a large American retailer. Lesly has sat on committees and volunteered at organizations including The Hospital for Sick Children, Chai Lifeline Canada and Beth Tzedec
Congregation. Along with her husband Peter, Lesly is very active in advocacy and fundraising for childhood leukaemia research.

 

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Courtney Carstens

Office Administrator

Courtney is a born and raised South African that has recently joined our team as the Office Administrator. Her career has involved working in sales at a telecommunications company, becoming the Senior Administrator at a luxury import/export company as well as being an Artist Manager at one of the top Artist representation firms in South Africa. In 2018 she moved to France for a year where she spent time teaching English before moving to Canada in September 2019. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, walking around High Park and making friends with all the dogs in her building.

 

Advisory Board

Chair:
Jeffrey Feldman, Toronto, Ontario

Deputy Chair:
Stephen Halperin, Toronto, Ontario

Immediate Past Chair: 
Joseph Paperman, Montreal, Quebec

Treasurer: 
Joni Kwinter, Toronto, Ontario

Executive Director:
Mark Waldman, Toronto, Ontario

Advisory Board Members
Michael Baruch, Toronto, Ontario
Hon. Scott Brison, Toronto, Ontario
Ariela Cotler, Montreal, Quebec
Rick Ekstein, Thornhill, Ontario
David Ettedgui, Montreal, Quebec
Heather Fenyes, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Victor Goldberg, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jeffrey Gottesman, Toronto, Ontario
Rachel Haar, Toronto, Ontario
Stephen Halperin, Toronto, Ontario
Dylan Hanley, Ottawa, Ontario
Raquel Hirsch, Vancouver, British Columbia
Lynne Kassie, Montreal, Quebec
Joel King, Montreal, Quebec
Joni Kwinter, Toronto, Ontario
Sharon Laredo, Toronto, Ontario
Hartley Lefton, Toronto, Ontario
Elliot Lifson, Montreal, Quebec
William Lister, Calgary, Alberta
Jay Mansoor, Toronto, Ontario
Israel Mida, Toronto, Ontario
Noah Niznick, Ottawa, Ontario
Dani Peters, Toronto, Ontario
Mark Resnick, Ottawa, Ontario
Jay Rosenzweig, Toronto, Ontario
Nathan Rotman, Toronto, Ontario
Carol Ryder, Calgary, Alberta
Sandy Shindleman, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jack Siegel, Toronto, Ontario
Darren Slavens, Toronto, Ontario
Mark Spiro, Toronto, Ontario
Yaffa Tegegne, Montreal, Quebec
Noah Tepperman, Windsor, Ontario
Stepan Vdovine, Vancouver, British Columbia
Robert Vineberg, Montreal, Quebec
Tom Weisz, Hamilton, Ontario

Honorary Board Members

Gail Asper, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dennis Bennie, Toronto, Ontario
Jonathan Bloomberg, Toronto, Ontario
Cecil Brauer, Thornhill, Ontario
Hon. Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C., Montreal, Quebec
Martin I. Chernin, C.M., Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sherry Firestone, Toronto, Ontario
David Goldstein, Toronto, Ontario
Alan Greenberg, Toronto, Ontario
Karen James, Vancouver, British Columbia
Sam Mizrahi, Toronto, Ontario
Joel Reitman, Toronto, Ontario
Lionel Schipper, Toronto, Ontario
Jim Spatz, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Henry Wolfond, Toronto, Ontario

 

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Last updated Aug. 19, 2013

PRIVACY NOTICE

The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) respects and is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to www.cjpac.ca. CJPAC has therefore created this Privacy Policy to protect each visitor’s privacy. The Policy explains what and how CJPAC collects, uses, stores and protects the information gathered from its website.

INFORMATION COLLECTED AND ITS USE

Upon visiting the website, your browser automatically sends to CJPAC your IP address, the type of browser you are using and certain other technical information. CJPAC may use this information to enhance its website.

If you sign up to our mailing list to receive information or donate to CJPAC, personal information, including first and last name, email address, mailing address and telephone number and credit card information may be requested.

Some pages on the website may allow you to contact CJPAC via email, which provides CJPAC with your email address and other personal information contained in the email. By sending CJPAC an email, you consent to knowingly and voluntarily provide us with this personal information.

CJPAC will not sell, trade, or otherwise disclose personally identifiable information to any third party, unless stated otherwise in this Policy or required by law.

COOKIES

Cookies are small pieces of data transferred to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser that allow CJPAC’s website to recognize your preferences and settings. Cookies also collect information such as the type of search engine used to find the website, the sections of the website visited and other website usage information. CJPAC may use this information for research purposes and/or to enhance its website. The information is aggregated prior to such use and does not include any personally identifiable information.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies and you may manually disable them. For more information on disabling cookies, go to the “help” menu on your browser.

CHANGING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

You may unsubscribe from our mailing list by sending an email to info@CJPAC.ca. You may also send email to info@CJPAC.ca requesting changes to your personal information and subscriptions. For your protection, CJPAC will take certain precautions to verify your identity prior to changing or allowing access to your personal information.

PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Any personal information collected on the CJPAC website will be stored on a server located in a secure area and protected using firewall technology. Credit card transactions and order fulfillment are handled by Moneris, an established third-party banking and processing agent. For more information about Moneris and its policies, please visit www.moneris.com.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

The CJPAC Privacy Policy does not apply to other website links on www.CJPAC.ca. Your browsing and interaction on any other website, including sites linked to the CJPAC website, are subject to the rules and policies of that site, if any.

DONATIONS, ONLINE PURCHASES & REFUNDS

All transactions processed through the CJPAC website are in Canadian Dollars. Donations made online may be refunded if requested within one week of the transaction. CJPAC views sales of tickets to events as final, and will only refund tickets in certain extenuating circumstances. To request a refund, please email info@cjpac.ca

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

CJPAC may change and update this Privacy Policy and/or these terms and conditions, including materially changing the use made of personal information described herein. Your use of the website after the effective date of any changes will constitute your acceptance of all of the changes.

 

 


 

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