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Manitoba not a home for hate (The Winnipeg Free Press)

In a province known for its warmth and inclusivity, it is disheartening to witness the recent surge of hate that has infiltrated our streets, online spaces, and educational institutions.

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February 03, 2024

Group of high-profile Canadians in Israel to witness aftermath of Oct 7th - CBC News Network’s Hannah Thibedeau speaks with Chad Rogers (CBC News)

CBC News Network’s Hannah Thibedeau speaks with Chad Rogers

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February 01, 2024

Liberalism’s civil war in the reaction to Hamas’ attack: Michael Bonner for Inside Policy (Macdonald Laurier Institute)

Where is the “fine line” between free speech and offence or hatred and what does it mean not to feel safe sharing an opinion?

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February 01, 2024

Canada had already sent UNRWA $48M when pause announced, GAC confirms (National Post)

That includes the first $25 million instalment of the $100 million funding boost announced over the summer

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February 01, 2024

College instructors group calls on B.C. minister to resign for criticizing pro-Hamas teacher (Richmond News, + Glacier Media Syndication)

The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC says it stands with a Langara College committee's assessment that calling the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack against civilians "brilliant" and "amazing" — as one instructor did — is not hate speech.

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February 01, 2024

Anti-Israel protesters target Vancouver mayor’s house (Times Colonist)

The opponents of Israel’s war on Hamas who rallied outside Mayor Ken Sim’s house harmed their cause, says a University of B.C. sociology professor who analyzes protest movements. “It's not really fair game to do this with individuals in their family setting,” said David Tindall.

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February 01, 2024

Sanctions against Ottawa school board trustee stayed until judicial review is heard (Ottawa Citizen)

The court granted Nili Kaplan-Myrth's request for a stay of the sanctions on Thursday, pending the outcome of the judicial review on a future date.

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February 01, 2024

Roger Waters dropped by record label after Israel comments (The Jewish Chronicle)

Roger Waters has been dumped by his German record label following comments he has made about Israel, Ukraine and the United States.

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January 31, 2024

Canada warned to cut off military exports to Israel or face legal challenge (The Globe and Mail)

A coalition of Canadians and Palestinians is urging Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to cut off military exports to Israel, warning it may bring a legal challenge if Ottawa fails to act.

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January 31, 2024