Canadian delegation at Durban conference sparks protest
Opinion piece condemns Canada for sending a delegation to the UN world conference against racism in Durban. It argues the event was hijacked by anti Israel sentiment, notes Foreign Affairs Minister John Manley’s boycott and Hedy Fry led the delegation, and claims the episode worsened Middle East peace prospects and Canada’s international image.
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Lost Opportunity Tarnishes Anti-Racism Efforts
The controversy sparked by a few extremists dimmed the genuine work of participants striving to combat racism through education and dialogue. Their time, money, and effort were wasted as the moment failed to distance itself from intolerance.
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