Councillor's Comments Spark City Tensions | Calgary News

Edmonton councillor Michael Janz is under fire from the Jewish Federation after controversial social media posts comparing infant mortality rates in Gaza to those in Israel, sparking outrage and security concerns ahead of the city’s Heritage Festival. Federation CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright accuses Janz of escalating hostility and harming community cohesion, urging Mayor Andrew Knack to intervene. The mayor defended councillors’ right to speak but emphasized the need for accuracy and responsibility. Janz insists his comments are not antisemitic, citing UN reports and his personal ties to Holocaust survivors. Alberta’s Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams called the remarks fear-mongering, while fellow councillor Mike Elliott warned that political commentary on global conflicts risks deepening community divisions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd81561f1fcbe035