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Students cite concerns on Hassan Diab’s employment, while others advocate for justice (The Charlatan)

While sociologist and Lebanese-Canadian citizen Hassan Diab’s fall employment at Carleton University received widespread backlash from students and outside organizations, Diab told the Charlatan he was “grateful for all the unwavering support from… the larger community.”

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February 07, 2025

Concordia bars student union from booking spaces following vote on Palestinian solidarity (The Montreal Gazette)

The Concordia Student Union (CSU) has been barred from booking spaces on campus following a special general meeting last month related to Palestinian solidarity.

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February 06, 2025

Former human rights chief commissioner sues for defamation (Toronto Star, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

A human rights lawyer whose tenure as head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission ended before it really began is suing a Conservative politician, a media personality and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for defamation.

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February 06, 2025

Vandals smash windows and scrawl graffiti at McGill University on Wednesday night—no arrests have been made yet (The Canadian Jewish News)

McGill president Deep Saini condemns the 'shouting mob' involved in the spree.

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February 06, 2025

MPs reject Trump's idea of clearing out Gaza as Israeli minister points to Canada (CTV News, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Canadian politicians are pushing back on the idea of clearing Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip as an Israeli minister suggests some of them could be sent to Canada.

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February 06, 2025

Former human rights chief launches defamation lawsuit against Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman (CBC News)

None of the allegations have been proven in court and the defendants have not filed statements of defence

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February 06, 2025

McGill calls on SPVM to ‘step up’ and make arrests after protesters vandalize campus (The Montreal Gazette)

McGill University is calling on the Montreal police to take swift action and arrest those responsible after a group of vandals smashed windows and spray-painted political messages across multiple buildings on campus Wednesday night.

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February 06, 2025

Community groups say Canadians are scared as Trudeau warns hate crimes are rising (Toronto Star, + The Canadian press Syndication)

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they’re getting more and more calls from frightened people.

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February 06, 2025

Tariff war could raise kosher food prices by 60% according to this importer in Montreal (The Canadian Jewish News)

Efforts are underway to lobby Ottawa to exempt kosher food, including Passover goods.

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February 05, 2025