On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I honour the Palestinian-Canadian community and Palestinian people around the world.
Statement in Response to the Attacks at a Hanukkah Event in Australia
My heart is with the Jewish community following the terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Australia. An act of antisemitism like this shatters more than a single gathering. Attacks like these wound people far beyond one place, one night, or one country.
When Jewish people are targeted anywhere, Jewish people everywhere feel it. Acts of violence like this turn moments meant for faith, family, and light into moments of fear. It steals joy from celebrations and replaces it with anxiety and grief. No one should ever have to fear for their safety while honouring their faith or sharing time with loved ones.
This moment demands more than words. We must stand together, clearly and without hesitation, against antisemitism and against all forms of hate. Solidarity must be lived through speaking out, through showing up, and through caring for one another in ways that are real and sustained.
To Jewish communities in Canada and around the world: you are not alone. We stand with you in grief and in our shared commitment to dignity, safety, and justice for everyone.