Liberal MP Thought of Quitting Secretary Role Over Ottawa’s Pausing UNRWA Funds: Recording

Published on February 16, 2024

Liberal MP Rob Oliphant said he repeatedly thought of quitting his parliamentary secretary position following Canada’s “political” decision to pause funding to the UN organization for Palestinians, according to a recording. Canada and several allies have paused funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after it came to light that a dozen of its members participated in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. In a recorded conversation between Mr. Oliphant and a constituent, which CBC obtained, the MP said, “I’ve come many times thinking, ‘Do I quit that job? Do I just go back to being an MP?’”...

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