Overview

• During a live Sur le terrain segment from Washington, correspondent Élisa Serret asserted that Jews finance U.S. politics and that major cities and Hollywood are run by Jews.
• Radio-Canada apologized, called the remarks stereotypical and prejudicial, said they violated its Journalistic Standards and Practices, and relieved Serret of duties until further notice.
• The clip was circulated by the entre for IIsrael and Jewish Affairs, prompting widespread condemnation from community leaders and politicians.
• Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault denounced the comments as pernicious antisemitic tropes, and MP Anthony Housefather cited the IHRA definition in labeling them antisemitic.
• Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman urged that the reporter be fired, while B’nai Brith called for a full investigation, an on-air correction, a policy review, and antisemitism training for staff.