Sask. premier concerned over 'anti-Semitic chant' heard at legislature
Premier Scott Moe is concerned about an ‘anti-Semitic chant’ used during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the legislature this week.
Video of the incident was posted to Instagram and allegedly liked by an NDP MLA.
The chant was just one of several heard during the demonstration.
“Some chants that are very much regarded as anti-Semitic chants, ‘from the river to the sea,’” Moe said.
Regina’s Jewish community says there is a disturbing meaning to the phrase.
“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, that is essentially calling for the destruction of Israel and all Jews and matches very well with the genocidal charter of Hamas, Jeremy Parnes, Rabbi at Beth Jacob Synagogue said. “So when people are calling from the river to the sea, that’s what they mean by that.”
A pro-Palestinian group posted the chant to social media where it was then liked by NDP MLA Jennifer Bowes, NDP leader Carla Beck said she is investigating.
“This is the first I’ve heard of it but let me be very clear. The phrase that was used is not acceptable,” Beck said.
Valerie Zink, one of the organizers of the demonstration, said they oppose all forms of suppression and supremacy.
“Those of us who are chanting, 'Palestine will be free from the river to the sea' oppose all forms of oppression and supremacy. We oppose all genocide regardless of who is perpetrating it and who the victims are,” Zink said.
Bowes was not at the legislature Thursday to explain her position, but Beck says it will be dealt with appropriately.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Tracking Hurricane Milton: Canadian travel advisory issued, Florida governor warns 'time is running out'
U.S. forecasters are warning of destructive waves, devastating winds and flash floods through the week as Hurricane Milton makes its way from the Yucatan Peninsula toward Florida.
'Extremely disappointed': Family of homicide victim storms out of courtroom as judge reads decision
Emotions boiled over after a judge acquitted two out of three defendants in a manslaughter case, while the third accused has since died.
Is it safe to buy from Temu and Shein? Here's what Canada says it's doing to try to protect consumers
As U.S. regulators push for an investigation into what they call 'deadly baby and toddler products' from foreign e-commerce sites, health officials in Canada say they haven't determined whether any laws or regulations have been broken.
opinion Tom Mulcair: Pierre Poilievre's dramatic side could become his undoing
In his column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair argues that the dramatic side to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and his tendency to 'play everything to the hilt,' could well become his undoing.
Baby Boomers are living longer than previous generations but have worse health, study finds
Baby Boomers may be expected to live longer than their predecessors, but a recent study has found that they are more likely to suffer from worse health than previous generations.
'They are just ruthless': Toronto senior loses $27,000 to roofing scam
A Toronto senior says she can’t believe that two roofers took advantage of her, despite knowing she was recently widowed and suffering from a painful disability.
B.C. couple offers Taylor Swift tickets to anyone who can find their missing dog
A B.C. couple is getting desperate – and creative – in their search for their missing dog.
Elevator mechanic mistakes artwork for trash, throws it out
An elevator mechanic mistakenly threw out a piece of artwork, made to look like empty beer cans, assuming it was litter, a Dutch museum revealed earlier this month.
Kathy Bates shocked she forgot this moment in her 1991 Oscars speech
For years, Kathy Bates has believed she missed thanking someone pivotal during her acceptance speech after she won the Oscar for best actress in 1991 for her performance in 'Misery.'