Khaled Barakat

He also took aim at the government and its Foreign Terrorist List, which includes Hezbollah and Hamas, asking why Israel isn’t on it along with Arab groups that have murdered Canadians.

Shimon Koffler Fogel, president and CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, said Khaled Barakat addressing a multiple-day event is “a clear violation of the city’s policies meant to protect religious, national and ethnic groups from hate and incitement.”

“Khaled Barakat’s ongoing presence raises serious questions about the efficacy of Canada’s immigration and anti-terrorism laws,” said Michael Mostyn, CEO of B’nai Brith Canada.