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McGill windows smashed by anti-Israel 'mob' to 'bully' university into adopting BDS (The Jerusalem Post)

McGill University windows were smashed at five buildings by anti-Israel activists on Wednesday evening, disrupting classes and exams.

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February 10, 2025

BDS on Canadian campuses: What has been achieved in the months since 2024’s summer of unrest? (The Canadian Jewish News)

University of Windsor cut a deal regarding the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement—but the other impacts are unclear.

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February 10, 2025

CIJA Applauds TDSB Antisemitism Strategy as First Step in Combatting Jew-Hatred in Public Schools

Urges Committee to Receive Strategy in Full Without Changes and Send for Board Approval Toronto, ON – February 10, 2025 – The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Policy and Planning...Read More

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February 10, 2025

Opinion: Us, them and we — Canada's fight to end antisemitism (National Post)

By doubling down on their Jewish identity, Canadian Jews are rediscovering Canadian values, too.

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February 07, 2025

Former CHRC chief sues MP Melissa Lantsman, Ezra Levant and Jewish advocacy group for defamation (True North)

A man who was briefly appointed to be Canada’s chief human rights commissioner last summer before resigning over accusations of antisemitism and support for terrorist entities is now suing those who made the claims against him.

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February 07, 2025

Justin Trudeau’s appointee as human rights commissioner sues critics (Toronto Star)

Birju Dattani’s decision to launch legal proceedings comes six months after he resigned from the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s top job.

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February 07, 2025

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