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- ↑ "Sammy Luftspring | Ontario Jewish Archives". ontariojewisharchives.org. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Martins, Dave (2016-07-31). "Canadian ties". Stabroek News. Retrieved 2024-11-06.