Trudeau backs Israel, slams Quebec charter
TORONTO — Days before Prime Minister Stephen Harper was feted by the Jewish National Fund at its annual Negev Dinner, Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau appeared before a friendly audience in a Toronto synagogue to present his vision as a potential future prime minister of Canada.
His message was one of steadfast support for the State of Israel as a fellow democracy, backing for international negotiations with Iran to curtail its nuclear program, opposition to the proposed Quebec charter of values as an attack on minorities, including Jews, and an economic approach that would tackle income inequality with a policy for growth, education and international trade.
Trudeau also took part in a Chanukiyah-lighting ceremony at Beth Tikvah Synagogue during his Nov. 28 visit. He was the first speaker in the shul’s Visions for Canada series, which will feature representatives of the three main national political parties speaking on issues of concern to the Jewish community.
In a brief interview with The CJN, Trudeau was asked how the Liberals could recoup some of the political support within the Jewish community that the party has lost in recent years to the Tories, in part due to the latter’s backing of Israel.
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