A former federal justice minister says the 'failure of indifference and inaction' over Canada's history with Nazis in the country likely contributed to Parliament's unknowing recognition of a Nazi veteran in the House of Commons last week, and that he wants to see nearly 40-year-old documents on suspected war criminals living in Canada unsealed.
Cotler also spoke on CBC’s Sunday Show yesterday about the commission and the mood of the era that aren’t very well known and need to be brought to light. For example, it was easier for nazi war criminals to come to Canada than it was for Jewish refugees. (Reminds me of the bizarre extradition exception that made Argentina attractive for them. Sympathizers did what they could around the world, it seems.) The interview is in the very first segment. Anyone interested can listen to it here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-57-sunday-edition
Cotler also spoke on CBC’s Sunday Show yesterday about the commission and the mood of the era that aren’t very well known and need to be brought to light. For example, it was easier for nazi war criminals to come to Canada than it was for Jewish refugees. (Reminds me of the bizarre extradition exception that made Argentina attractive for them. Sympathizers did what they could around the world, it seems.) The interview is in the very first segment. Anyone interested can listen to it here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-57-sunday-edition