Antisemitism
BC NDP
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Introduce new hate crime legislation
BC Conservatives
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Bring a vote on the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism to the floor of the Legislature on day one
"Bring a vote on the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism to the floor on day one – whether as part of the government or Official Opposition, forcing the NDP to show where they stand on this critical issue of defining and condemning antisemitism once and for all." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Require universities to protect students from antisemitic harassment and violence on campus to receive provincial funding
"Link funding for B.C. universities to upholding student safety to hold universities accountable for the safety of all their students, including Jewish students. Provincial funding will be tied directly to ensuring universities protect their students from antisemitic harassment and violence on campus. Institutions that fail to protect students from hate will not receive a penny more of taxpayer money." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Launch a full investigation into Samidoun
"Launch a full and thorough investigation into Samidoun, a group with known ties to extremism. We cannot allow organizations with extremist views to operate freely in our province, spreading hatred and inciting violence." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Increase provincial funding to the JWest project
"Increase the provincial government’s commitment to the JWest project, a cultural and community hub for BC’s Jewish population that represents the future of Jewish life in B.C." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Appoint a dedicated Special Advisor to monitor and combat antisemitism
"Appoint a dedicated Special Advisor to monitor and combat antisemitism. This Special Advisor will liaise with law enforcement, educational institutions, and communities to implement strategies to fight antisemitism at every level and will work with the Premier in the Premier’s Office." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Implement a long-term funding plan for providing security for Jewish institutions, synagogues, schools, and cultural centres
"Implement a long-term funding plan for community security, ensuring Jewish institutions, synagogues, schools, and cultural centers have the resources they need to keep their members safe." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Provide mandatory antisemitism training for law enforcement and politicians
"Implement mandatory antisemitism training for law enforcement and politicians in collaboration with the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Our leaders and those charged with protecting us need to understand the depths of antisemitism and be equipped to root it out." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Conduct an immediate inquiry into the BC Teachers' Federation regarding teaching materials on the Israel-Palestine conflict
"Conduct an immediate inquiry into the BC Teachers’ Federation’s role in pushing biased materials that promote one-sided views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. A directive will be issued from the Ministry of Education to cease the use of the current Israel-Palestine teachers guide. There is no place for political indoctrination in our classrooms, and the safety and dignity of Jewish students must be protected at all times." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
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Issue a Ministry of Education directive to cease the use of the current Israel-Palestine teachers guide
"A directive will be issued from the Ministry of Education to cease the use of the current Israel-Palestine teachers guide." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15