Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in B.C. public service

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VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he believes people from the Jewish community have faced antisemitism while dealing with public servants, and the province is committed to 'root out' the problem.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he believes people from the Jewish community have faced antisemitism while dealing with public servants, and the province is committed to "root out" the problem.

The premier says they include an instance of students being asked by a grade-school teacher to self-identify as Jewish, then told to explain "what Israel was doing in Gaza to the entire class." Eby says he has committed to B.C.'s Jewish community to protect those who have experienced antisemitism when dealing with provincial employees, and is asking anyone who has complaints to come forward.

 

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