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B’nai Brith Calls on Government to Examine U of T Hiring Process

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Nov 3, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada is calling on the Federal Government to investigate a troubling hiring process at the University of Toronto. Last year, the university’s law school sought to hire Valentina Azarova, a controversial academic based in Germany, to lead the prestigious International Human Rights Program (IHRP). B’nai Brith strongly objected […]

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B’nai Brith Canada Disappointed with Judgment on Comedian’s Targeting of Young Man with Disability / B’nai Brith Canada est déçue du jugement rendu à l’égard de l’humoriste qui a pris pour cible un jeune homme handicapé

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Version française de l’article ci-dessous Oct. 29, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada is disappointed with a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that a comedian who repeatedly mocked a young disabled singer did not violate the limits of free speech protected under Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. In a 5-4 split decision, the court has

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B’nai Brith Canada parle des enjeux communautaires aux candidats à la mairie de Montréal / B’nai Brith Canada Speaks to Montreal Mayoral Candidates about Community Issues

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ENGLISH FOLLOWS Le 7 octobre 2021 MONTRÉAL – B’nai Brith Canada a le plaisir de présenter son guide électoral pour la prochaine élection municipale de Montréal. Les électeurs voteront le 7 novembre 2021, et avant le 30 octobre et le 31 octobre dans le cadre du vote par anticipation. B’nai Brith, dans son rôle d’aider

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Government, B’nai Brith Canada Optimistic On Pledges to Tackle Antisemitism

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Oct. 25, 2021 OTTAWA –B’nai Brith Canada is optimistic following the Government of Canada’s country pledge at the Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism. The Malmo Forum concluded the week before last and featured leaders from across the globe. B’nai Brith welcomed remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and is further encouraged by the

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B’nai Brith Congratulates Winners of Calgary and Edmonton Mayoral Elections

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Oct. 19, 2021 RED DEER, Alta. — B’nai Brith Canada congratulates Amarjeet Sohi and Jyoti Gondek, who were elected mayors of Edmonton and Calgary, respectively, last night. “We wish the mayors-elect productive mandates,” said Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B’nai Brith Canada. “It is our intention to work closely with the mayors’ offices and

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National Post: Canada to make special envoy on antisemitism a permanent post, Trudeau says

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Oct. 13, 2021 The National Post quoted our CEO, Michael Mostyn, in an article about the recent Malmo Forum. Click HERE to read the full article.

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CBC: Special envoy on combatting antisemitism will be permanent role, Trudeau says

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Oct. 13, 2021 The CBC quoted our CEO, Michael Mostyn, in an article about the Malmo Forum. Click HERE to read the full story.

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CJN: Trudeau to lead Canadian delegation at conference on antisemitism, Holocaust remembrance

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Oct. 13, 2021 The Canadian Jewish News (CJN) quoted our CEO, Michael Mostyn, in an article about the Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism. Click HERE to read the full article.

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Prime Minister Commits to Fighting Antisemitism / Le Premier ministre s’engage à lutter contre l’antisémitisme

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Version française de l’article ci-dessous Oct. 13, 2021 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada welcomes the Government’s participation today at the Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism. In his remarks, made virtually to participants of the Forum, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a principled stance on the importance of fighting all forms of

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B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes Government Delegation for Combating Antisemitism

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Oct. 12, 2021 OTTAWA — The Government of Canada has heard B’nai Brith Canada. We welcome today’s announcement that the Canadian delegation to this week’s Malmo International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism will be composed of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as respected Canadian dignitaries Stephane Dion and Irwin Cotler. Mr. Dion serves as Special Envoy

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