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Canada Denies Entry to Politician Over Views, Sparks Outrage

3/29/2026

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Rima Hassan, a member of the far-left La France Insoumise party, says Canada denied entry over her political views.
Her travel authorization was initially approved but revoked after a sudden review, a move Hassan calls censorship.
Hassan accuses Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs of influencing the decision.
Québec solidaire MNA Haroun Bouazzi and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice criticize the move as politically motivated.
Hassan will address the conferences remotely.

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Rima Hassan, a member of the far-left La France Insoumise party, says Canada denied entry over her political views.
Her travel authorization was initially approved but revoked after a sudden review, a move Hassan calls censorship.
Hassan accuses Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs of influencing the decision.
Québec solidaire MNA Haroun Bouazzi and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice criticize the move as politically motivated.
Hassan will address the conferences remotely.