Poilievre condemns ‘racist’ views of far-right German politician who met Tory MPs – National | 24CA News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre denounced a German politician after a number of Tory MPs have been criticized for assembly along with her whereas she was in Canada this week.
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Conservative MPs Dean Allison, Colin Carrie and Leslyn Lewis have been photographed having dinner with Christine Anderson, a member of the European Parliament.
She represents the Alternative for Germany social gathering, a right-wing populist social gathering that opposes immigration. Parts of the social gathering have been put below surveillance as a suspected extremist group by Germany’s intelligence company in 2021.
The chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and no less than two Canadian Jewish organizations expressed concern concerning the MPs having dinner with Anderson.
In a written assertion responding to the considerations Friday Poilievre mentioned Anderson’s views are “vile” and that her “racist, hateful views are not welcome here.”
“The MPs were not aware of this visiting member of the European Parliament’s opinions, and they regret meeting with her. Frankly, it would be better if Anderson never visited Canada in the first place,” the assertion mentioned.
The three MPs mentioned in their very own assertion that it’s not unusual to fulfill with visiting elected officers from different nations.
“We were not aware of the views or associations of her and her political party. We do not share or endorse her views and strongly condemn any views that are racist or hateful,” the group of MPs mentioned.
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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs mentioned it appreciates Poilievre’s clear rejection of Anderson’s views however MPs should do extra analysis earlier than agreeing to such conferences.
Anderson’s tour in Canada included stops in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, and a go to to a Family Day barbecue occasion close to Cambridge, Ont.
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