“The problem with the concept is that it incorrectly applies the concept of racism to conduct which is not racist and does not constitute any breach of human rights,” said Richard Marceau, general counsel for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). Marceau affirmed the right of Palestinians to live “free from discrimination and harassment under human rights law” and demanded Canadians “unequivocally condemn” any discrimination or harassment targeting the Palestinian community.
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