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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: September 8, 2025 - 04:00
Farber: Ottawa must lead the way in the fight against antisemitism
September 8, 2025
I was born and raised in Ottawa. My career began here as a social worker at the Jewish Community Centre, long before I became CEO of the Canadian Jewish Congress. Over the years, I worked closely with Ottawa Crown attorneys as an expert witness in hate crime cases. I have seen firsthand how this city has often led the way in using the law to confront hatred. That experience also taught me that while laws matter, they are not always enough. Read More
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