The accusation of collusion with the Nazis is a time-honoured tradition in Russia dating back to the days of the Soviet Union. It does have some basis in fact but it ignores an important element: many of the so-called collaborators were primarily motivated by a desire to resist the Soviet Red Army and chose the German side as their best opportunity to achieve a Ukrainian nation. Having said that, anti-Semitism is common in Ukraine just as it is throughout most of Eastern Europe. That's not to justify it, but it is worth noting that many Canadians with ancestors from that part of the world have anti-Semitic ancestors. It shouldn't taint today's generation.

As far as Ms. Freeland being unable to do her job objectively and for the benefit of all Canadians I think you have to start by establishing what Canada's approach to Russia ought to be. As far as I'm concerned, Putin is a dictator who hangs on to power through anti-democratic means and is a danger to other countries…