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Councillor's Comments Spark City Tensions | Calgary News
Edmonton councillor Michael Janz is under fire from the Jewish Federation after controversial social media posts comparing infant mortality rates in Gaza to those in Israel, sparking outrage and security concerns ahead of the city’s Heritage Festival. Federation CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright accuses Janz of escalating hostility and harming community cohesion, urging Mayor Andrew Knack to intervene. The mayor defended councillors’ right to speak but emphasized the need for accuracy and responsibility. Janz insists his comments are not antisemitic, citing UN reports and his personal ties to…
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