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WATCH: B’nai Brith Canada Continues Push Against al-Quds Day, Hateful Rallies

March 26, 2019 TORONTO – A City of Toronto report on preventing hate rallies has been sent back to the drawing board. On March 21, 2019, B’nai Brith Canada CEO Michael Mostyn gave his deputation to a Toronto Executive Committee on why the Administrative Inquiry on Hate Sponsored Rallies report does not address issues we have previously raised regarding …

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City of Toronto Rejects B’nai Brith Canada’s Request to Disallow Far-Right Rally

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Aug. 8, 2018 By Marty York Chief Media Relations & Communications Officer B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – The City of Toronto has chosen to allow a rally at Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday despite concerns expressed by B’nai Brith Canada about the potential promotion of hatred at the event. In a letter sent Tuesday to …

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B’nai Brith Canada CEO Addresses Toronto City Hall about al-Quds Day

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June 19, 2018 By Tevy Pilc Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B’nai Brith Canada, appeared at Toronto City Hall Tuesday to speak to the city’s Executive Committee on matters concerning the annual al-Quds Day rally. To an audience that included Toronto Mayor John Tory and city councillors, Mostyn spoke …

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SIGN OUR PETITION: End al-Quds Day and Fine its Organizers

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June 12, 2018 By Aidan Fishman Director of the League for Human Rights B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – Jews must be “dismantled.” Israelis should be “shot,” “run over” and “eradicated.” These are just some of the hateful, inflammatory remarks that we have heard at Toronto al-Quds Day rallies in the past few years. On Friday, Toronto …

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Toronto Mayor Assures Strong Action on al-Quds Day Activity

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June 8, 2018 By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – Toronto Mayor John Tory is vowing that the city will take strong action if Saturday’s al-Quds Day rally at Queen’s Park turns into another hatefest. “I’m confident that if there are incidents of hate, police will act and we will be urging city staff …

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NHL Luminary Dennis Hull to Emcee 2nd Annual B’nai Brith Charity Golf Classic

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Dear Friends, It is our pleasure to announce that former National Hockey League All-Star Dennis Hull will be our emcee at the 2nd Annual B’nai Brith Charity Golf Classic, which will be held at the picturesque Lebovic Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., on Monday, June 12, 2017. He will also participate in the tournament. Hull played …

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NHL Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne, Mayor John Tory to Attend 2nd Annual B’nai Brith Charity Golf Classic

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B’nai Brith Canada is delighted to announce that NHL Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne and Toronto Mayor John Tory will participate in the 2nd Annual B’nai Brith Charity Golf Classic, which will take place at the breathtaking new Lebovic Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., on Monday, June 12, 2017. To register, click here. Designed by renowned architect Doug …

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B’nai Brith Gives Press Conference on Antisemitism With Toronto Mayor John Tory

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By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada Feb. 22, 2017 B’nai Brith Canada CEO Michael Mostyn spoke at a news conference on Wednesday, Feb, 22, 2017, alongside Toronto police and Mayor John Tory at the Toronto Police Service Division 32 headquarters following incidents of antisemitic vandalism in Toronto, most notably, when post-it notes with …

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B’nai Brith Attends Shofar Blowing Ceremony with Toronto Mayor John Tory

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Rabbi Yirmi Cohen and Councillor James Pasternak hosted a Rosh Hashana celebration at Toronto City Hall for the community on September 29, 2016. Mayor John Tory blew everyone away when he blew the shofar.

Montreal, Toronto Mayors Heading to Israel

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By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada The mayors of Canada’s largest metropolises are heading to the Holy Land. In an announcement made at Montreal city hall this week, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre said he will lead an economic mission to Israel in the fall. He will be joined by Toronto Mayor John Tory. …

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