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Radio-Canada Suspends Reporter for Antisemitic Remarks on Rubio

9/17/2025

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Radio-Canada apologized after reporter Élisa Serret used antisemitic language regarding U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Israel.
Her claim that "the Jews finance a lot of American politics" drew widespread condemnation.
The network suspended her pending review, acknowledging a violation of journalistic standards.
CIJA criticized the network for spreading "antisemitic lies," while Minister Steven Guilbeault condemned the remarks.
MPs from both parties called for accountability, with Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman demanding Serret's termination.

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Radio-Canada apologized after reporter Élisa Serret used antisemitic language regarding U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Israel.
Her claim that "the Jews finance a lot of American politics" drew widespread condemnation.
The network suspended her pending review, acknowledging a violation of journalistic standards.
CIJA criticized the network for spreading "antisemitic lies," while Minister Steven Guilbeault condemned the remarks.
MPs from both parties called for accountability, with Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman demanding Serret's termination.