Canadian politicians are condemning the presence of a swastika at a pro-Palestinian rally held in Ottawa on Saturday.A large crowd gathers for a pro-Palestinian rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday. Political leaders are condemning the presence of a sign bearing a swastika at the rally. Canadian politicians across the political spectrum are condemning the presence of a Nazi swastika symbol on Parliament Hill Saturday, during a pro-Palestinian march and rally in the capital.
"The display of a swastika by an individual on Parliament Hill is unacceptable. Canadians have the right to assemble peacefully – but we cannot tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or hate of any kind," Trudeau said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. When we see or hear hateful language and imagery, we must condemn it. The display of a swastika by an individual on Parliament Hill is unacceptable. Canadians have the right to assemble peacefully – but we cannot tolerate antisemitism, Islamophobia, or hate of any kind.Fremeth told CBC News he was "surprised" to see the image, and the hardest part was explaining to his own children why it was there.
Fremeth said he was pleased to see the quick condemnation by political leaders but that Jewish and other communities were looking for substantive action.
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