August 21, 2024, Vancouver, BC - John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, has strongly criticized Premier David Eby and the BC NDP for their ongoing failure to protect the Jewish community in the face of rising antisemitic threats. This condemnation comes after bomb threats were sent to over 100 Jewish institutions across Canada, including several in British Columbia, as well as the recent attack involving an incendiary device at a Vancouver synagogue.
“These threats are part of a disturbing trend of rising antisemitism, and the BC NDP’s lack of response is appalling,” said Rustad. “The recent attack on a Vancouver synagogue and the wave of bomb threats across the country are clear signs that the Jewish community is under threat, yet David Eby’s administration remains woefully unprepared and indifferent.”
Rustad also pointed to recent comments by BC NDP MLA Selina Robinson, who has publicly discussed the concerning presence of antisemitism within the Premier’s Office. “When even members of the BC NDP are raising alarms about antisemitism within their own ranks, it’s clear that this government is failing its duty to all British Columbians.”
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is committed to confronting antisemitism head-on and ensuring that every community feels safe. Rustad called on the BC government to immediately bolster security measures, support law enforcement, and address the serious concerns raised within its own party.
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