Against a backdrop of official failure and inaction, last weekend one private citizen showed what leadership looked like. When it became clear that a franchisee of the Second Cup chain had issued a loaded antisemitic threat of a “final solution,” CEO Peter Mammas acted unflinchingly and cancelled their franchise contract.
Direct, immediate legal consequences for illegal and threatening behaviour. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante and her police chief, Fady Dagher, should be taking notes.
