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Mosque-Based Publication Runs Hateful Article by Holocaust Denier

October 31, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – A monthly news magazine published from a Toronto-area mosque is alleging that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism is “a racist, genocidal lie.” In an article featured in the October 2019 edition of Crescent Magazine: Newsmagazine of the Islamic Movement, U.S. Holocaust denier Kevin Barrett contends that this …

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B’nai Brith Canada Disturbed by Federal Funding for Anti-Israel “Voting Guide”

October 25, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is deeply concerned after learning that a federal grant was used to produce a guide instructing Canadian Muslims on how to vote in last Monday’s national election. The “Canadian Muslim Voting Guide: Federal Election 2019” was released by the Canadian Islamophobia Industry Research Project at Wilfred Laurier …

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Winnipeg Movie Screening of “Who Will Write Our History”

October 24, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada WINNIPEG – B’nai Brith Canada is very pleased to partner with Westwood Collegiate for this Community educational program about the Holocaust. Please join us for a screening of the film Who Will Write Our History at 7:00 p.m. on November 7th, 2019 at Westwood Collegiate Theatre, 360 Rouge Road. Everyone is welcome. In November …

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Canada Must Step Up as the United Nations Confronts Antisemitism

October 16, 2019 By Brian Herman Director of Government Relations B’nai Brith Canada OTTAWA – The United Nations will consider a landmark report tomorrow – Thurs., Oct. 17 – on the global threat of antisemitism, prepared by Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. B’nai Brith Canada is calling on our next federal government …

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Canada Must Step Up as the United Nations Confronts Antisemitism

October 16, 2019 By Brian Herman Director of Government Relations B’nai Brith Canada OTTAWA – The United Nations will consider a landmark report tomorrow – Thurs., Oct. 17 – on the global threat of antisemitism, prepared by Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief. B’nai Brith Canada is calling on our next federal government …

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Candidates Apologize for Advertising in Antisemitic Newspapers

October 13, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – Several federal election candidates have apologized for advertising in two newspapers with a history of promoting terrorism and antisemitism, following advocacy by B’nai Brith Canada. Pages 4 and 5 of the September 2019 edition of al-Forqan, a Windsor, Ontario-based Arabic-language newspaper, contained paid full-page advertisements from Brian Masse, the incumbent …

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Last Chance to Have Your Name Included in Tribute Book

October 13, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada EDMONTON – B’nai Brith Canada is reminding the community that there are only a few opportunities left to place a congratulatory note in the tribute book for our upcoming Edmonton Gala. Our 2019 Award of Merit Gala will honour the Hon. Stockwell Day and will feature an ultra-impressive lineup of speakers, including …

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B’nai Brith to Intervene in Canadian Federation of Students Court Case

October 8, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada has been granted intervener status in another important court case. On Oct. 11, B’nai Brith will argue in defense of an Ontario government policy that allows post-secondary students to opt out of non-essential supplemental fees when paying tuition. Some of these previously mandatory fees include funding …

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Last Chance for Jews to Vote Without Holiday Conflict

October 7, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada is encouraging Jewish Canadians to take advantage of the few remaining days available for them to vote in the federal election without holiday conflicts. Below, please find a simple breakdown of all options – including new ones that have been added specifically for the next few days! Please …

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