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Vandenbeld's rivals included Telford, a single father of a teenage daughter whose career in the public service focused on national security. He did not participate in debates during the campaign, but promised to deal with the affordability crisis and stand up for the riding's Jewish population in combating antisemitism.
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The NDP was represented by Josh Bizjak, a father of one and an NGO management professional who's knowledgeable on labour issues, public policy and trade relations. He pledged to better represent constituents while fighting for improved public services, affordability and economic measures to strengthen the country.
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Computer scientist Prashanta Dhakal, a father of one who's married to a nurse, ran for the Green Party of Canada with a platform based on a broad view of sustainability that encompassed the economy, immigration and taxation systems, as well as the environment. His greatest moment during the campaign was a patient explanation of the impact of carbon dioxide to a climate skeptic during a candidates' forum.
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Iranian Canadians and others watch and worry after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

Iranian Canadians and Jewish groups turned worried eyes to the Middle East on Sunday, as U.S. strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites raised fears of escalating violence. Nimâ Machouf, a member of a Montreal Iranian women's association, said family members in Iran are living 'from one bomb to another.' 'I'm very worried because this will only accelerate the violence in the region,' she said in a phone interview. 'It will further aggravate the problem and take us further away from peace.' Machouf, who is also an epidemiologist and former NDP candidate, believes the strikes will only hurt the people who are fighting to free themselves from Iran's repressive regime. Attacks from other countries means that Iran's people 'are not protected by their government, nor protected by others, by the international community,' she said. 'So people feel abandoned by everyone, everywhere.' Story continues below advertisement 0:50 Iran's UN envoy accuses Netanyahu of 'hijacking' U.S. foreign policy The United States inserted itself in Israel's war against Iran early Sunday as it launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. Police in Toronto and Vancouver have published messages on social media platform X, confirming an increase in police presence in both cities while authorities monitor the situation in the Middle East. The Toronto police post said that more police presence 'can be expected wherever necessary,' while Vancouver police said more officers and resources will be deployed to 'certain places of worships, cultural and community centres, and diplomatic buildings.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Conflicts in the Middle East are thousands of kilometres away, but they reverberate closely in our diverse community and impact many peoples' sense of safety,' the post from Vancouver police said, adding that more officers have also been deployed to make sure protests 'remain lawful.' Story continues below advertisement 'We're listening to local faith leaders and community representatives from countries impacted by the conflicts … Our priority is your safety.' Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on social media that U.S. military action was designed to alleviate the 'grave threat' Iran's nuclear program represents to international security. 'Canada has been consistently clear that Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon,' he wrote. 1:42 Israel says world should 'thank' U.S. after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites But Carney said the situation in the Middle East was 'highly volatile,' and urged the parties to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution. The interim president of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs described Iran's nuclear program on Sunday as a 'grave danger to global peace and security.' 'Eliminating this threat is an essential step toward achieving a safer Middle East and a more secure and peaceful world,' wrote Noah Shack, who urged the federal government to 'stand strong against the Iranian threat.' Story continues below advertisement Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, said many Iranians are worried about the impact the U.S. decision will have on civilians. 'I think there's quite a bit of (concern) simply because there's a lot of unknowns,' he said. Shahrooz said Iran's regime offers virtually no protection to its own citizens in the form of air raid sirens or shelters, and internet has been cut off. 'So there's a lot of fear about what we will find out once internet connection is restored and we're able to talk to our families again,' he said. Shahrooz said feelings among Canada's Iranian diaspora vary, from anger at the strikes to support for U.S. actions. 'Among the people who are not supportive of Iran's regime, I think there are some who are cheering and who are saying this was long overdue,' he said. 'And they're happy to see the Iranian regime's nuclear program effectively dismantled and to see that regime humiliated.' On the other hand, Machouf called any suggestion that Israel will 'liberate' Iran's people a 'masquerade' and said regime change must come from within. Gur Tsabar, a spokesperson with Jews Say No to Genocide, said a rally called 'Hands Off Iran' was organized for Sunday afternoon in Toronto to demand sanctions on Israel and a two-way arms embargo. He described recent Israeli and American actions in Iran as 'beyond disturbing.' Story continues below advertisement Tsabar said the rally scheduled for Sunday afternoon is co-organized by 16 groups, including the Iranian Canadian Congress, Palestinian Youth Movement, Jews Say No to Genocide and a number of labour unions.

Vancouver Sun

10 hours ago

• Vancouver Sun

Canadians say Carney government failed them as Iranian missiles landed in Israel

The Carney government largely failed to help Canadian citizens safely and quickly exit Israel as Iran began its deadly bombardment of civilian areas late last week, according to two evacuees. Two Canadians who spent several days sheltering intermittently in bomb shelters say they found safe passage via Birthright, an organization that brings members of the Jewish diaspora to Israel on a 10-day sponsored trip to learn more about the country. 'The messaging has been all over the place,' Pe'er Krut told National Post. 'What I can tell you for sure is that Birthright took it in their own hands completely to help Canadian students get out of Israel.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Iran started lobbing rockets and missiles into Israel's civilian areas on June 13, in response to Israel's targeting of the Islamic regime's military infrastructure. Ottawa finally announced an evacuation plan on June 20 as Krut and others fled the Iranian bombs with Birthright's help. Hi @AnitaAnandMP As you know, most countries operating diplomatic missions in Israel have been getting their citizens out for days now. As you also know it's really not that complicated to mount an overland evacuation operation to Jordan. And as you should know, there are other… Krut, a Torontonian in Jerusalem doing a legal internship over the summer, said she got word on June 16 from her program organizers, Onward — which falls under the umbrella of Birthright — that plans were in motion to evacuate her and others from Israel. Over the intervening days while the logistics were ironed out, Krut recalls spending hours running back and forth to a bomb shelter as Iranian missiles struck Israel. 'We were going up and down every few hours for a few days, it felt like I started to get to know every face, their personalities. People would bring food for the community. The same person would hold the door open for all the people in wheelchairs, the same baby would always be crying in the corner, comforted by some random other neighbour who would help out.' On June 20, Krut boarded a cruise ship in Ashdod, a town just south of Tel Aviv, with hundreds of Birthright participants from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom bound for Cyprus . 'We all signed waivers and they bussed us to the boat,' she said. 'This is like a Mission Impossible escape plan, what they pulled off.' The same day Krut left Israel, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand released a public statement explaining that the federal government had coordinated exit plans for Canadians wishing to leave the region. A step in the right direction — but this should have happened immediately. Waiting a week during an active war is unacceptable. We need a protocol that ensures an urgent, proactive plan of action the moment airspace closes and Canadians are at risk. The embassy's job is to… 'I n the coming hours, Canadians in Israel and the West Bank who have registered will receive details of land transportation options to a safe third country where commercial air transportation is available,' Anand wrote on X. 'All those who requested assistance will receive the information directly.' Global Affairs Canada acknowledged receipt of the Post's request for comment on Sunday morning but had not provided a statement at the time of publication. Krut called Anand's handling of the situation 'far too late' and was disheartened by the federal government for what she sees as its failure to actively assist Canadians trapped in the region. She compared it to American political leaders such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who chartered passenger flights and personally greeted evacuees at Tampa Bay's airport on Friday. 'The Canadian government did not offer that same sort of support,' Krut told the Post by phone while sitting on the floor of the Frankfurt airport in Germany. 'Birthright took on all of us Canadians simply out of goodwill.' Lola O'Regan, a friend of Krut's participating in the same internship program in Israel, also heard little about the Canadian government's involvement in the evacuation plan and credited Birthright for its leadership during this precarious moment. 'As far as I'm aware, I don't know how much the Canadian government was involved. I know there was a huge effort from Birthright to evacuate all of the people that were in Israel doing trips under the Birthright umbrella,' she said. O'Regan also referenced the American efforts, specifically those of Governor DeSantis, helping bring Americans back stateside. 'I am personally not aware of the Canadian government really stepping up to that same extent, but I definitely felt quite well taken care of by Birthright, and I've never doubted that they would get me home,' she said. Their concerns were echoed on social media by prominent Canadians inside Israel, including former Peterborough Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri who is visiting Israel and said on X that 'there has been absolutely no communication about an evacuation plan' as of June 19. Another Conservative Party-connected critic, former Canadian ambassador to Israel Vivian Bercovici, said on X she'd been inundated with calls from Canadians looking for information and help because current Canadian officials weren't providing them. 'Why are you leaving all these logistics to individuals … you are doing absolutely NOTHING to assist Canadians,' Bercovici, who is now a National Post columnist and lives in southern Israel, told Anand in an X post. David Cooper, the vice president of government relations for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), told the Post in a written statement that the organization was working 'on behalf of our Jewish Federation partners from across the country, has been in constant communication with Global Affairs Canada concerning the safe evacuation of Canadians from Israel.' 'Following our advocacy efforts to ensure safe transportation between Israel and Jordan, the Government of Canada has announced plans to assist with these efforts.' O'Regan said that based on her conversations with others in Israel, most people were not interested in travelling across the country's land border to either Egypt or Jordan for safety reasons and far preferred Cyprus. She said she had not been in touch with the Canadian government or embassy. 'I think now more than ever, it would be really comforting to feel as though Canadians have the back of Jewish people and Canadian citizens in Israel.' Both O'Regan and Krut, who plan to be in Toronto for the summer, are looking for work after their internships fell through. While O'Regan was able to get a direct flight back to Canada, Krut is headed first to Iceland before ultimately arriving in Toronto late Sunday night 'Even though we ended up leaving, I'm really grateful for the experience,' Krut said. 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Calgary Herald

10 hours ago

• Calgary Herald

Canadians say Carney government failed them as Iranian missiles landed in Israel

The Carney government largely failed to help Canadian citizens safely and quickly exit Israel as Iran began its deadly bombardment of civilian areas late last week, according to two evacuees. Article content Two Canadians who spent several days sheltering intermittently in bomb shelters say they found safe passage via Birthright, an organization that brings members of the Jewish diaspora to Israel on a 10-day sponsored trip to learn more about the country. Article content Article content Article content Ottawa finally announced an evacuation plan on June 20 as Krut and others fled the Iranian bombs with Birthright's help. Article content Hi @AnitaAnandMP As you know, most countries operating diplomatic missions in Israel have been getting their citizens out for days now. As you also know it's really not that complicated to mount an overland evacuation operation to Jordan. And as you should know, there are other… — Vivian Bercovici (@VivianBercovici) June 21, 2025 Article content Article content Krut, a Torontonian in Jerusalem doing a legal internship over the summer, said she got word on June 16 from her program organizers, Onward — which falls under the umbrella of Birthright — that plans were in motion to evacuate her and others from Israel. Over the intervening days while the logistics were ironed out, Krut recalls spending hours running back and forth to a bomb shelter as Iranian missiles struck Israel. Article content Article content 'We were going up and down every few hours for a few days, it felt like I started to get to know every face, their personalities. People would bring food for the community. The same person would hold the door open for all the people in wheelchairs, the same baby would always be crying in the corner, comforted by some random other neighbour who would help out.' Article content On June 20, Krut boarded a cruise ship in Ashdod, a town just south of Tel Aviv, with hundreds of Birthright participants from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom bound for Cyprus. 'We all signed waivers and they bussed us to the boat,' she said. 'This is like a Mission Impossible escape plan, what they pulled off.'