CJC News Release: CJC Condemns extremist literature

November 8, 2005 - CJC Condemns extremist literature

Vancouver - Canadian Jewish Congress strongly condemned extremist literature that has been distributed in the Fraser Valley.

CJC has spoken about the flyers with police, who say their content targets immigrants and immigration. They also say the flyers appear to originate from a Virginia-based white supremacist group. Police have not yet identified those responsible for distributing the material locally.

"All non-Aboriginal Canadians are immigrants or descendants of immigrants, which makes this extreme anti-immigration material seem quite absurd," said Mark Weintraub, Chair of Canadian Jewish Congress, Pacific Region. "The danger lies in the fact that this type of clearly mean-spirited attack exploits ignorance and pre-existing prejudice,” he added.

Weintraub noted that it is also distressing that the materials appear also to highlight a hate-based internet site. He said the provincial Hate Crime Team will investigate to conclude whether the flyers promote hate and will determine charges under the Criminal Code accordingly.

“I am proud that here in Canada we have established a culture of respect for diversity. We cannot permit those with ignorant minds and hard hearts to harm our fellow Canadians. CJC, Pacific Region, is confident that the police will identify the perpetrators in this case, and that they will be dealt with appropriately under the law,” he said.

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Contact:
Pat Johnson
Acting Co-Director
Canadian Jewish Congress, Pacific Region
604-257-5101
patj@cjc.ca
www.cjc.ca

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