Robyn Urback
@RobynUrback
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Globe and Mail columnist
Toronto
Joined March 2009
Uh maybe Ford should check to see how Vegas is doing these days
NEW - Vegas of the north - Premier Ford announces plans to boost tourism in Niagara Falls. Says the province will explore adding more casinos “Multiple world-class casinos, which could attract new hotels, entertainment and top-tier dining options” Also says other new potential
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@RobynUrback Robyn, she’s co-opting a horrific antisemitic act of terror to drive further division and hate towards pro-Palestine demonstrations. It’s evidenced by her choice of example (a term with contested meanings where intent matters) and use of the words “on our streets.” How dare you
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Imagine quoting someone calling for the de-normalization of antisemitism, calling it divisive and disgusting, and then acting as if you’re standing up for the Jewish community
Disgusting to see elected officials take advantage of an antisemitic act of mass violence targeting the Jewish community to push more hate for those protesting genocide (some of whom are Jewish, btw). Stand with the Jewish community that is hurting today and stop co-opting their
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Every word of this
This is the result of fuelling hate. This is the result of excusing it. This is the result of targeting people simply for celebrating their faith. At least 11 are dead. Countless more injured who will now carry this trauma for life. Our communities around the world are unsafe.
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Legend
UPDATE: The hero of Bondi has been named. He is Ahmed el Ahmed, a 43 year old fruit shop owner who grabbed the gun off one of the terrorists, he was subsequently shot in the leg and shoulder by another terrorist. Praying that his surgery goes well. He is currently in hospital.
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Always fun to peruse Hansard after a floor-crossing (this was 10 days ago)
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Canada’s hate speech laws don’t need a rewrite. They need to be enforced https://t.co/mdIzpXw3t0
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On principle, we should demand government restrictions on speech to be as narrow as possible
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The most puzzling part of this to me, as an introvert, is choosing to do this at a time when you’d have to attend two Christmas parties in a row
It’s nice that Michael Ma found the time to attend the Conservative Christmas party last night.
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Absolutely insane that these are treated as legitimate asylum claims
Fight against B.C. extortion epidemic hits roadblock as each suspect sent for deportation hearing claims refugee status.
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The Liberals are now just one seat short of a majority
BREAKING - The Liberals just got another floor crosser from the Conservatives, with Markham–Unionville MP Michael Ma joining the government caucus. Statement below via the LPC #cdnpoli
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Conservatives can keep playing legislative tricks, but there's a greater risk that it makes them look petty and unserious than there is in actually changing what the public sees as Carney's commitment to pipelines
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To be fair, it must be hard leading an opposition party when the government is pursuing policies you broadly support
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Conservatives did something similar last Dec. when they used Jagmeet Singh's words to craft a non-confidence motion, basically daring the NDP to vote against it Very cute, but this does not register at all with normal people. Normal people know Carney signed an MOU. That's it
#BREAKING: Carney government to vote against Conservative motion on pipeline support
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Or why not lift the foreign buyers' ban for new construction only?
Ottawa weighing tax reforms to attract foreign capital for Canadian real estate developments
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Nothing shocking about this at all. Protesters in Toronto have chosen to demonstrate in a Jewish neighbourhood, week after week. I'm honestly surprised it took this long to escalate
All of the mezuzas at 6250 Bathurst Street (TSHC) have been torn off. We have spoken with the rabbi and connected the building with 32 Division. This is an act of hate directed at Jewish residents — seniors who deserve safety, stability, and dignity in their own homes. There is
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A rather significant omission here is that almost all of the gains were in part-time work. The economy lost 9,400 full-time positions. Weird thing to brag about
Canada's economy keeps moving forward. In November, we added 54,000 new jobs. This is proof that Canadian workers and industries are driving growth and resilience. https://t.co/ul9yKSRWoZ
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Liberals should get real with Canadians: pharmacare, for now, is dead
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Perhaps Mark Carney is reluctant to admit to another election bait-and-switch
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Hey, remember way back when progressive voices would unanimously condemn racists telling people to "go back" to where they came from? https://t.co/vDflRxiYAr
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Feminist queen
In many Western countries today, women are paid less than men for doing the same work. That’s how they are today, which is totally unjust.
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Ms. Rachel advocates for wounded children in Gaza. Including her among actual antisemites delegitimizes efforts to call out real and genuinely pervasive antisemitism
It’s that time of year - 2025 Antisemite of the Year. Vote for your top 3 candidates by Friday December 12th! https://t.co/Z03ndvnbcw
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Hate speech laws are already so selectively enforced in this country I’m not sure any of this matters
The Liberals have agreed to remove religious exemptions from Canada’s hate-speech laws to secure Bloc Québécois support, the Post has learned https://t.co/g6DL05Yswa
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