Selina Robinson, a former NDP cabinet minister and British Columbia MLA, has resigned from the NDP caucus, citing the party's silence and tolerance towards antisemitism as her primary reasons. In a heartfelt resignation letter, Robinson expressed her disappointment, stating, 'You broke my heart. It wasn't the antisemitism of two colleagues that broke my heart, but the NDP's silence on the matter.' Her departure highlights concerns over antisemitism within the party, with Robinson accusing the NDP of hypocrisy in its inclusivity mandate and claiming a double standard in the caucus's treatment of such issues. The issue of antisemitism has been a growing concern, with instances of Jew-hatred in Canada's cities since October 7, shedding light on the challenges within the NDP.
The call for resignation follows the revelation of rampant antisemitism within the NDP party exposed in a letter by MLA Selina Robinson to her former NDP colleagues. https://t.co/YKD5Wg6JKg
Selina Robinson's resignation letter exposes antisemitic hypocrisy in BC NDP Party's 'inclusivity’ mandate After being targeted by relentless antisemitism, B.C. NDP MLA releases a tell-all letter claiming a 'double standard' in the NDP caucus. MORE: https://t.co/AjLJnrA7G7.
British Columbia MLA Selina Robinson has left the NDP caucus with harsh parting words about her party’s treatment of her and its tolerance of antisemitism. https://t.co/tue5FrbUs1
The depravity that has erupted in the streets of Canada's cities since October 7 is a distinct strain of Jew-hatred that is by no means absent in the New Democratic Party. The ousted BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson explains: https://t.co/RXiXHij6DP https://t.co/Iu8HjYB50u
Former NDP cabinet minister Selina Robinson, resigns from NDP caucus, denounces anti-Semitism within the NDP: 'You broke my heart. It wasn't (two colleagues) antisemitism that broke my heart. It was your silence to their antisemitism that hurt the most' https://t.co/hJ4mFKZ6YM