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• Canada designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist entity (The Globe and Mail, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Canada is designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of the Iranian armed forces, as a terrorist organization under this country’s Criminal Code, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced.

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June 19, 2024

TDSB to vote on adopting 'anti-Palestinian racism' term (CBC Toronto)

Hundreds gathered outside school board as committee voted to send report to trustees

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June 19, 2024

McGill, politicians, condemn anti-Israel 'summer program' (The Suburban)

McGill, politicians and Jewish organizations have condemned a social media posting and other material promoting a “revolutionary youth summer program” taking place starting this week as part of the anti-Israel encampment on the McGill campus, purportedly until July 12.Organizers claim the “program” is purely educational.

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June 19, 2024

Ad truck targets Muslims (CTV National News)

An advertising truck in Toronto was seen displaying hateful messages targeting Muslims. Heather Wright reports.

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June 19, 2024

U of T presents arguments, supporters snicker as court hearing on King’s College encampment begins (Toronto Star)

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June 19, 2024

CIJA Welcomes Government Listing IRGC as Terror Entity After Years of Advocacy

Ottawa, ON – June 19, 2024 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes the Government of Canada’s long-awaited decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)...Read More

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June 19, 2024

"TDSB Trustees Must Vote NO" - CHR Ignores Antisemitism

Strategy for Combating Hate and Racism Ignores Antisemitism Toronto, ON – June 18, 2024 – Tonight, TDSB’s Program and School Services Committee met to vote on an update to the TDSB’s Combating Hate...Read More

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June 19, 2024

Should governments legislate ‘bubble zones’ around places of worship? Some say yes (The Globe and Mail, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Representatives of Muslim and Jewish community groups said Tuesday it’s time for governments, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, to consider legislating extra protections around places of worship, schools and daycares.

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June 18, 2024

Des groupes religieux réclament des zones de protection autour des lieux de culte (L'actualité, + syndication La Press Canadienne)

Des représentants de groupes communautaires musulmans et juifs soutiennent qu’il est temps pour les gouvernements d’envisager de légiférer afin d’offrir des protections supplémentaires autour des lieux de culte, des écoles et des garderies au Canada.

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June 18, 2024