A New Democrat Party candidate in Nova Scotia who made offensive comments about Jews and Israel on social media is out of the race.

The party issued a statement late Saturday saying Tammy Jakeman, its candidate for Eastern Passage, is no longer running.

“New Democrats are committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of all members of the Jewish community and Nova Scotians of all faiths. We recognize that everyone running for office has a responsibility to ensure that their comments do not cause undue harm,” said a written statement from party spokeswoman Alana Cahill.