Will kosher food be taboo? University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus Student Union expands support for BDS
The University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus Student Union (SCSU) has voted to expand its support for the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel to curtail activities and services which “normalize Israeli apartheid,” including providers of kosher food. The BDS motion, moved by union president Sarah Abdillahi and its vice president of equity, Isaiah Murray, […]
Toronto to remove ‘dangerous and illegal’ pro-Palestinian banners
(This story has been updated with new information from the City of Toronto). The City of Toronto says it will “immediately” remove “illegal” pro-Palestinian banners overlooking a busy expressway. Over the past few days, The CJN has received and seen complaints on social media about pro-Palestinian banners attached to a railing and draping part of […]
Professors launch petition after faculty head blames ‘Zionist minority’ for hiring controversy
Remarks are “just obscene,” says one prof.
Linda Frum lashes out at new ‘Israel-hating’ senator Hassan Yussuff
He’s the former president of the Canadian Labour Council.
For progressive Zionists, Canada’s arts community is no safe space
“No Jewish artist should have to choose between their personal beliefs and professional passions.”
Toronto’s Koffler Centre of the Arts responds to the call for a boycott
Petition accused gallery of “Zionist artwashing.”
Feedback File: anti-Semitism, philanthropists and caraway rye bread
We get letters at The CJN.
Canadian Labour Congress endorses embargo on arms sales to Israel; boycott on goods from the settlements
The CLC represents 3 million Canadian workers.
Anti-Israel protest prevents ship from docking in Prince Rupert
The ship was also prevented from docking in Oakland, Calif. earlier this month.
Anti-Israel posts spark calls to oust UofT doctor from new position
Jewish students say they are concerned about “the toxic environment of anti-Semitism that they feel is present within the faculty.”
