Patty Hajdu, Child Welfare Compensation, Rise in Antisemitism – October 24, 2023

25/10/2023 29 min
Patty Hajdu, Child Welfare Compensation, Rise in Antisemitism – October 24, 2023

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Episode Synopsis

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu provides the federal government's response to the Federal Court's approval of a $23 billion compensation package for First Nations children harmed by the on-reserve child welfare system.

Plus, Sarah Clarke, a lawyer representing the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, a co-complainant in this case, offers her thoughts on the landmark agreement.

Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'Nai Brith Canada, speaks out against a rise in anti-semitic incidents in response to the Israel-Hamas war.

Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer for Pollara Strategic Insights, discusses the Liberal government's strategy as its federal approval numbers continue to drop.