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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Susan Marcus
February 01, 2024
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That includes the first $25 million instalment of the $100 million funding boost announced over the summer
CIJA
February 01, 2024
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.
CIJA
February 01, 2024
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.
CIJA
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.
CIJA
February 01, 2024
Roger Waters has been dumped by his German record label following comments he has made about Israel, Ukraine and the United States.
CIJA
January 31, 2024
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.
CIJA
January 31, 2024
A faculty member of Langara College in Vancouver who celebrated the Hamas attacks against Israel on Oct. 7 has been dismissed from her position, according to a statement released by the college on Jan. 26.
CIJA
January 30, 2024
Ahmed Hussen declines to say if planned $25M donation was made before Friday's announcement
CIJA
January 30, 2024
On Sunday, Jan. 28, one day after its front windows were broken on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Sgoolai Israel Synagogue in Fredericton was at capacity for a solidarity vigil organized by friends of the Jewish community.
CIJA
January 29, 2024