Ben Carr MP (born 1986) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in a by-election on June 19, 2023. He is a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. He succeeded his father, Jim Carr, who died in office on December 12, 2022, as the representative for the federal riding of Winnipeg South Centre.[1]
Carr has worked as the vice president of Indigenous Strategy Alliance, a consulting firm; as a high school teacher, coach, and principal; and as a former federal Liberal government staffer.[2]
Ben Carr is part of the Liberal Party of Canada. He announced that he would run 3 months after his late father Jim Carr passed away. He announced his plans to run February 2, 2023. [3]
Political views on Israel
In November 2023, Carr publicly raised concerns that an academic event titled "Palestine and Genocide: Reflections on Imperialism, Settler-colonialism and Decolonization" would provoke antisemitism and fail to live up to academic standards by not providing a diversity of viewpoints.[4][5] In an op-ed published the same month, Carr argued that attacks against the state of Israel threaten Jews everywhere.[6] In March of 2024, Carr was one of three Liberal MPs who voted against a non-binding motion calling for a one-way arms embargo with Israel.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Liberal candidates projected to win two federal byelections, Tory takes Manitoba seat". CBC News. June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "Liberal's Ben Carr to take father's seat in Winnipeg South Centre". CTV News Winnipeg. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Ben Carr makes it official, declares run for Liberal nomination in late father's federal riding". 2024-03-09.
- ^ Updates, Kevin Rollason Posted: Last Modified: | (2023-11-17). "Academic event on Palestine faces criticism". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Froese, Ian (November 16, 2023). "MP wants U of Winnipeg to reconsider Palestinian talk over fears of antisemitism, isolating Jewish students".
- ^ "Why Israel Matters to Jews". National Newswatch. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Cabrera, Holly (March 18, 2024). "NDP motion on Palestinian statehood passes after major amendments".
- ^ "Vote Detail - 658 - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada". www.ourcommons.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-23.