Category Archives: News Release

Recognizing the Great Work of York Centre Faith Groups for Supporting Newcomers to Toronto – But More Work To Be Done.

I applaud the great work of local faith groups in my ward for supporting newcomers to our city. On Monday evening, RevivalTime Tabernacle…
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Statement on the Planned Anti-2SLGBTQI+ Protest in Mississauga

I have said on numerous occasions that hate has no place in our city – this extends to outside its borders also. I…
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Councillor James Pasternak, North York Arts and local artist Bryan Taguba, celebrate the launch of With Love, North York.

TORONTO, ON – Councillor James Pasternak (York Centre), Executive Director Christina Giannelia (North York Arts) and Director of Development Melissa Foster (North York…
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Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak condemns the disinformation, antisemetic conspiracy theories and hate espoused during “Israeli Apartheid Week”

City of Toronto Councillor James Pasternak is calling on the leadership at post-secondary institutions to stop providing publicly-funded space and enabling the annual…
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Statement on John Tory’s Departure

The City of Toronto will officially see a change in leadership this evening at 5pm.  I would like to take this opportunity to…
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Councillor James Pasternak’s Statement on the Resignation of Mayor John Tory

Like many Torontonians, I’m both shocked and saddened to learn of Mayor Tory’s sudden and unexpected resignation. While I respect his decision to…
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UPDATE: Jewish Tenants Ordered to Remove Their Mezuzahs from Their Apartment Doors?

Update: As of February 1, 2023 In response to concerns that the Jewish mezuzah would have to be removed due to fire safety…
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Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak expresses gratitude and relief at the cancellation of an antisemitic event in Montreal.

I applaud B'nai Brith Canada, CIJA and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal for their efforts to cancel the previously planned show by a French…
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Councillor James Pasternak Condemns Al Quds Day Hate Rally and Asks for Enforcement of City of Toronto Hate Rallies Policy

Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre is shocked and saddened that the Al Quds Day hate rally is taking place…
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Councillor James Pasternak expresses his outrage at the harassment of a TDSB Trustee who spoke out against racism, antisemitism and the use of violence; Pasternak urges Trustees to vote against motion of “censure”

City of Toronto Councillor James Pasternak is shocked and dismayed that a capable and articulate Trustee at the Toronto District School Board is…
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