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B'nai Brith demands Ontario probe into UWindsor deal that ended pro-Palestinian protest camp (Windsor Star)

One of Canada’s largest Jewish human rights organizations has launched a formal complaint against the University of Windsor and called on the province to investigate a “potentially discriminatory” deal the school struck with pro-Palestinian protesters.

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July 19, 2024

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...Read More

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July 19, 2024

Joanna Baron and Dan Delmar: Government censorship is the wrong answer to society’s growing antisemitism (The Hub)

When the federal government presented its plan to regulate and censor online speech via the Online Harms Act, Justice Minister Arif Virani was proudly flanked by representatives of the country’s most prominent Jewish and Muslim advocacy organizations, a signal that the minister had the support of two minority groups targeted frequently for hate.

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July 18, 2024

University of Windsor offers a separate agreement to Jewish students after making a far-reaching deal with pro-Palestinian encampment protesters (The Canadian Jewish News)

The University of Windsor issued an olive branch on July 16 to its Jewish students—and to Canada’s Jewish community and its allies—pledging to take “tangible” steps to make all students feel included, safe and welcome on the campus.

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July 17, 2024

Amid backlash over pro-Palestinian student deals, UWindsor reaches out to Jewish groups (Windsor Star)

In the midst of backlash from Jewish groups for its deals with pro-Palestinian protesters, the University of Windsor said it will work on agreements with Jewish stakeholders and create a “toolkit” to combat antisemitism.

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July 17, 2024

Housefather’s advisory appointment on antisemitism draws debate (Hill Times)

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is facing both strong support and opposition to his appointment as special adviser on Jewish community relations and antisemitism.

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July 17, 2024

Blunderville: Justice Minister Arif Virani In Over His Head (Ottawa Life Magazine)

Virani appointment of alleged antisemite to Human Rights Commission is followed by his releasing a video that seems to willfully mislead Canadians on Capital Gains Tax Impact

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July 16, 2024

Canadian groups seek court order against rules limiting Kosher meat production (The Jerusalem Post)

The two largest Canadian kosher certifiers submitted documentation, scientific studies, and independent assessments on how Jewish ritual slaughter meets the "highest standards of animal welfare."

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July 16, 2024

Montreal mayor warned to act on anti-Israel messages on road signs (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

The letter demands that Valerie Plante apologize for 'an abject failure to enforce the rule of law' and that she launch a full investigation into 'the hate propaganda'

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July 15, 2024