Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

PAINTER: Victoria's 'inclusion' facade: armed police guard Jews while council stays silent on antisemitism

Too many leaders are unwilling to risk displeasing activist factions that have grown increasingly comfortable with antisemitism

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Ryan Painter
Jan 20, 2026
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The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria, likes to describe itself as a city of inclusion.

Our elected leaders repeat the language often. They issue statements. They cite values. They offer land acknowledgements. They choose their words carefully for every occasion.

What is missing is something far less performative and far more important: the willi…

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