Past comments about Israel by NDP candidate Sarah Jama overshadow by-election race to fill former leader Andrea Horwath’s seat
The race to replace former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath in a Hamilton by-election on Thursday has morphed into accusations of anti-Semitism against the front-runner while others say she is simply standing up for Palestinian rights.
It is also the first test of new NDP Leader Marit Stiles in managing the diverse views of her caucus, while her party takes on Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government as the spring budget approaches. “As a well-known community activist, Sarah has spoken on issues ranging from the rights of Palestinians to racial and disability justice, policing and economic inequality,” said spokesperson Shirven Rezvany. “Her participation at these events does not amount to an endorsement of the words of every other speaker or the position of other participating organizations.”
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles questions the government as the legislature resumes at Queen's Park in Toronto on Feb. 21.Ms. Jama, who was born with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, co-founded the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, and also ran a civic leadership program to help Black and racialized youth.
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