Selina Robinson, a Coquitlam MLA, has become a focal point in a controversy surrounding the NDP's stance on antisemitism. After making comments about Israel being founded on a 'crappy piece of land,' Robinson has faced significant backlash within her party. She was 'shoved out' of her cabinet position and caucus by B.C. Premier David Eby, a move that has been criticized as a surrender to the antisemitic mob within the party. This issue has sparked a broader debate on the NDP's values and its alignment with Canadian and Western principles, with Robinson discussing her experiences and the party's direction in a recent event in Vancouver and on a Full Comment podcast.
The NDP is going all-in on anti-Semitism and showing are deeply out of step with Canadian Values and Western Civilization. https://t.co/sZ2Hkr5Pmw
#ICYMI After weeks of headlines following her comments about Israel being founded on a “crappy piece of land,” Coquitlam MLA Selina Robinson spoke about her past, present, and future in politics at an event in Vancouver on Monday. https://t.co/J7tbHsSgq2
FULL COMMENT PODCAST: Selina Robinson discusses NDP’s surrender to anti-Semites https://t.co/Z7vgdcOD6u https://t.co/AoHZW9z0fs
The NDP went from a party with a Jewish leader to a party that has surrendered to the antisemitic mob. Selina Robinson witnessed that first hand as she was shoved out of cabinet and caucus in B.C. due to cowardly actions by Premier David Eby. https://t.co/TxNPizEgJh
‘Target on my back’ — Selina Robinson on the NDP’s surrender to antisemites: Full Comment podcast https://t.co/lSIazVm6RT https://t.co/8BQRGwjBTF