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B’nai Brith Thrilled with Formation of Coalition of Communities and Leaders

pour lire ce communiqué en français, cliquez ici Dec. 2, 2021 MONTREAL – B’nai Brith Canada is delighted with the support of a newly formed coalition of community groups and individuals based in Montreal, united on advancing our proposed four-point action plan to guide the Government in ensuring Canada’s commitment to fight antisemitism. Today, Prime […]

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UBC Must Not Host Terror-Glorifying Event

Dec. 1, 2021 VANCOUVER — B’nai Brith Canada is demanding that the University of British Columbia (UBC) cancel a film screening intended to honour an unrepentant murderer and member of a designated terrorist entity. On Thursday, four groups intend to hold a viewing of the film “Fedayin, le combat de Georges Abdallah” in the Henry Angus

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North Shore News: Anti-masker leaves swastika graffiti on North Vancouver MLA’s office

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Nov. 26, 2021 The North Shore News quoted Marvin Rotrand, B’nai Brith Canada’s National Director of the League for Human Rights, in an article about inappropriate use of Nazi comparisons. CLICK HERE to read the article in full.

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Canada’s Largest Union Rejects BDS

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Nov. 26, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada applauds members of Canada’s largest labour union for voting against the antisemitic boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 700,000 workers from coast to coast, is holding its National Convention online this week and voted on BDS yesterday. Anti-Israel forces were

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the Suburban: Man who threatened to kill Jews convicted

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Nov. 25, 2021 The Suburban quoted our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Mostyn, in an article about a man convicted following B’nai Brith action. CLICK HERE to read the full story.

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Trois-Rivières Man Who Threatened to Kill Jews Convicted of Incitement to Hatred // Un homme de Trois-Rivières qui a menacé de tuer des Juifs est condamné d’incitation à la haine

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Version française de l’article ci-dessous Nov. 25, 2021 TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Following swift action by B’nai Brith Canada, a resident of Trois-Rivières has been convicted of inciting hatred online against Hasidic Jews. On Jan. 26, 2021, Patrick Lavoie posted in French on Facebook that Jews are a “[Expletive] group of vultures. The worst of all racists on earth, they reject our system and impose their own.” Lavoie suggested blowing up a Hasidic synagogue

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B’nai Brith Acting on Antisemitic Concerns at Ontario College of Art and Design

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Nov. 24, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada is acting on allegations of antisemitic conduct at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD). B’nai Brith’s Legal Defence Fund has retained skilled lawyers to represent the affected students who believe antisemitic conduct is violating their rights at their university. The students have filed a formal

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B’nai Brith Releases Special Report on Social Media Algorithms Propagating Hate

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Nov. 16, 2021 TORONTO — A new report prepared by B’nai Brith Canada reveals disturbing and concerning propagation of antisemitism and hate by social media algorithms. These algorithms also promote alarming glorification of violence and misinformation in Canada. According to the report, social media algorithms recommend toxic content to their users and do not remove

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B’nai Brith Calls on Canadian Government for Strong Action on Antisemitism

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Nov. 15, 2021 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada is proposing a four-point action plan to the Government in hopes of combating increasing antisemitism. A letter sent Monday morning to Irwin Cotler, Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, contained recommendations from B’nai Brith that would transform into concrete gains the significant commitments made

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Nazi Memorabilia Pulled from Alberta Stores Following B’nai Brith Action

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Nov. 10, 2021 EDMONTON — B’nai Brith Canada credits the owners of three antique stores in Edmonton for showing the moral clarity to remove contemptible Nazi memorabilia from their shelves. Abraham Silverman, B’nai Brith’s Alberta Manager of Public Affairs, reached out to the owners of Old Strathcona Antique Mall, Blue Jar Antique Mall, and Mykel’s Antiques &

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