Israel
Toronto Sun: WARMINGTON: B’nai Brith questions why some protesters not ticketed
May 13, 2021 The Toronto Sun’s Joe Warmington just wrote an in-depth piece on the questions we raised about inconsistent enforcement of the law in several parts of Canada when it comes to ant-Israel events. CLICK HERE to read the piece.
Toronto Star: Canada will not participate in Durban IV conference amid antisemitism concerns
May 7, 2021 The Toronto Star just wrote about our successful joint advocacy effort with FSWC to urge Canada not to participate in the Durban IV Conference. CLICK HERE to read the article.
CBC: Canada boycotting events marking UN anti-racism conference over concerns about anti-Israel statements
May 7, 2021 CBC just wrote about our successful joint advocacy effort with FSWC to urge Canada not to participate in the Durban IV Conference. CLICK HERE to read the article.
B’nai Brith and FSWC Commend Canada for Publicly Declaring Refusal to Participate in Durban IV
May 6, 2021 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada and the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) commend Canada for publicly declaring its refusal to participate in the upcoming Durban IV conference. Prominent Liberal Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather confirmed the news on his Twitter account. The conference will be commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2001 UN …
Canadian Jewish News: Court rules that the case of Israeli wine labels be returned to government agency
May 6, 2021 The CJN just wrote about the high-profile Psagot Wines case, in which we have long been involved. CLICK HERE to read the article.
Appellate Court Re-Opens Door for “Product of Israel” Labels on Targeted Wines
May 5, 2021 OTTAWA – In brief reasons released today, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has quashed a lower ruling that had barred “Product of Israel” labels for wines produced east of the Green Line. In July of 2020, the Federal Court had ruled that it was “false, misleading or deceptive” for wines produced by …
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On Israel, the International Criminal Court Has Lost its Way – Canada Must Say So
Feb. 8, 2021 OTTAWA – On Feb. 5, the International Criminal Court decided, in a 2-1 split vote, that its Chief Prosecutor has jurisdiction to investigate possible war crimes involving Israel in “Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.” This decision is wrong and Canada must stand strong against the overt politicization of international bodies. In …
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B’nai Brith Canada Deeply Concerned by Statements from NDP MPs
Jan. 5, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada wrote to federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on Monday, refuting the comments of NDP Members of Parliament, who posted inflammatory social media statements that treat Israel in a totally unfair manner and that add fuel to the fire of antisemitic conspiracy theories. Charlie Angus, the MP for Timmins—James …
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Ontario Arabic Newspaper Blames Jewish State for Beirut Port Disaster
August 13, 2020 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – An Arabic-language newspaper distributed in the Greater Toronto Area accused Israel of having plotted last week’s devastating explosion in Beirut, despite clear evidence to the contrary. The Aug. 7 edition of al-Meshwar contains a half-page editorial by editor-in-chief Nazih Khatatba (page 5), entitled “Who Is Responsible for the Beirut Port Disaster?” …
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