Mayor Says Ottawa Will Reverse Course on Israel National Day Event After Cancellation

Mayor Says Ottawa Will Reverse Course on Israel National Day Event After Cancellation
Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe takes part in a press conference at Ottawa City Hall, on April 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants the city to reverse course after cancelling an event to mark Israel’s national day.

Officials announced on May 7 they planned to raise the Israeli flag at city hall next week, but they cancelled the usual ceremony, saying it posed a risk to public safety.