Diversity Minister Hussen will be judged based on result of review into CMAC funding, says Jewish advocacy group

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs wants new protocols introduced at Heritage Canada to help ensure future funding is not awarded to anti-Semitic organizations.

Housing and Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen recently announced the suspension of a $133,000 government contract with the Community Media Advocacy Centre in response to 'antisemitic and xenophobic' comments posted on social media by a senior consultant for the organization.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

August 30, 2022

The leader of an advocacy organization for Canada's Jewish communities says Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen's future role in the Liberal government's anti-racism agenda should hinge on the outcome of a review into a controversial funding decision.

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