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Podcast: North Star with Ellin Bessner
Episode: Cabinet minister Evan Solomon opens up about ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism in Canada
Description: Cabinet Minister Evan Solomon tells The CJN in a wide-ranging interview how the government is 'highly engaged' in monitoring terrorist threats against Canada's Jewish community.
Solomon spent much of last week carrying out his official role as Canada’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, making funding announcements to support local researchers and entrepreneurs. But on Dec. 14, the rookie politician made a point to tell Canadians about the impact that the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre had on Canada’s Jewish community—including himself.
Having already spoken to his rabbi and congregants at his synago...