Canada sharp political fallout Conservatives.

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  1. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    During a recent pro-Palestinian protest in Vancouver, Samidoun demonstrators took controversial actions - burning Canadian flags and openly supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah.
    This has sparked sharp political fallout Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, are calling for Samidoun to be designated a terrorist group, citing national security risks. Meanwhile, Liberal leaders are urging a more cautious approach, emphasizing that any such designation must follow due legal process. This divide underscores Canada's ongoing struggle to balance free speech with national security
    What should Canada prioritize--free expression or national security?

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  2. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    Good news:
    Commend the U.S. and Canada for their decision in designating Samidoun as a sham fundraiser for terrorist organization.
    This designation, along with the inclusion of one of its main leaders, Khaled Barakat, highlights their role in fundraising and recruitment efforts for the Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), another group responsible for the October 7 massacre
    The designation of Samidoun as a "sham charity" underscores its use by the PFLP to maintain fundraising operations in Europe and North America. Barakat, a Canadian citizen, has been leading these efforts to fuel PFLP's terrorist activities
    Samidoun's open support for terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas, along with its advocacy for "armed struggle, reinforces the importance of this move in halting their dangerous activities across the U.S., Europe, and beyond
    This is a vital step in cutting off financial support to terrorism and ensuring the safety of civilians

    https://www.state.gov/taking-joint-actions-against-international-pflp-fundraiser/
     
    Last edited: Oct 16, 2024
  3. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    Basically, Government of Canada has listed Samidoun as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code, effective Friday, Oct. 11. The Canadian listing of an entity is a public means for them to identify a group or individual as being associated with terrorism.
     
  4. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

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