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Where is the outrage?
By Bernie Farber Jun. 3, 2019
Why are 30 of those members identified in the military document still reportedly serving in the Canadian Armed Forces? On what basis were members of hate groups within the CAF determined not to be a threat? Is the report stating they aren’t a threat to the combat readiness of the CAF, or towards Canadians in general? Does the CAF find it concerning that they are training and providing access to military weaponry to members of hate groups?
Far right anti-migration groups, pictured Dec. 8, 2018, on the Hill to protest Canada signing the UN Global compact on Migration. At a time when North America, has seen an extraordinary increase in white supremacist activity. At a time when innocent people have been murdered by right-wing extremists on our streets and in our houses of worship, it’s incumbent on the Canadian military to not ignore or diminish the potential danger we face, writes Bernie Farber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Those of us who are monitoring hate groups in Canada could hardly believe our eyes.
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