• Advancing relationships with members of the Canadian political community.






  • Activating the Jewish community in the political process.






  • Fostering Jewish and pro-Israel political leadership.

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Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani

     Mr. Speaker, in July, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, a 43-year old mother of two, was sentenced to death by stoning by the Iranian justice system for committing adultery.

Foreign Affairs

Wednesday, Nov 18/11/2009 // ,

Mr. Speaker, according to George Mitchell, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, this project threatens the chances of negotiations with Palestinian authorities resuming.

Why is it that Israel’s closest ally can denounce this situation while Canada dithers?

Foreign Affairs

Wednesday, Nov 18/11/2009 // ,

Mr. Speaker, Israel has authorized the construction of 900 new homes in East Jerusalem, even though its annexation has never been recognized by Canada and the international community. The United States, Great Britain and the European Union have vigorously condemned the action.