Deborah Lyons
Deborah Lyons is Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, known for her advocacy regarding human rights and the importance of remembrance. In the wake of the tragic deaths of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai, she emphasized the need for their family to have a proper burial and called for the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas.
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Recent news mentions
The most recent Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, resigned in July before serving her full term.
Carney scraps Trudeau’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys
Canada· 2026-02-05
Deborah Lyons resigned in July as Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.
Carney scraps Trudeau’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoysCanada· 2026-02-04Deborah Lyons, the Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, decided to launch a survey after hearing from Jewish parents and organizations.
Federal report warns of rise in antisemitic incidents against children in schoolsCanada· 2025-07-14
Deborah Lyons, Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, expressed being 'crushed' by the vandalism.
Ottawa police probing defacement of National Holocaust Monument as hate crimeCanada· 2025-06-10
Deborah Lyons emphasized the importance of allowing the family to lay their loved ones to rest.
Israel recovers bodies of Canadian and husband held in Gaza by HamasCanada· 2025-06-06
