Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act, was introduced as a private member’s bill by Progressive Conservative MPP Will Bouma in December of last year.
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Holocaust to Resistance: Suzanne Weiss Book Tour
IJV Sponsors Speaking Tour for Holocaust Survivor Suzanne Weiss, an IJV member and Holocaust survivor, will be speaking at events sponsored by Independent Jewish Voices in 11 cities during the coming months. Suzanne is author of the acclaimed book, “Holocaust to Resistance: My Journey,” published by Fernwood. Below are the...
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Take Action Now – thank Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante and tell her not to back down!
On Tuesday, January 28th, IJV won an important victory after Montreal's City Council refused to adopt the IHRA's controversial redefinition of antisemitism. But now, CIJA is trying to pressure the Plante administration to reconsider their position. We have to let her know that we support Montreal's decision NOT to adopt the...
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Join IJV’s Online Chavurah!
**All participants must click here to register **Participation is open to IJV members and non-members alike. If you aren't yet a member, we highly encourage you to become a member or make a donation to help cover our expenses As Jews whose ethical heritage does not permit us to be...
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Human Rights Groups Request Face-to-Face Meeting with Trudeau on Palestine
Independent Jewish Voices Canada, along with our allies from several human rights organizations, is requesting a face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to address our concerns on Canada-Israel relations and the occupation of Palestinian territories. Our full letter, sent to Trudeau on December 12, 2019 is below. For updates,...
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IJV Webinar: Palestinian Youth Voices from Gaza
Thanks to everyone who participated in our webinar! You can watch the full video here if you missed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ceYX1-0SuI&feature=youtu.be For more than a decade now, the Israeli blockade on Gaza has rendered life there intolerable. The “biggest prison on earth” is a humanitarian disaster. But despite this reality, Gazans...
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The IHRA definition of antisemitism is designed to silence criticism of Israel and of Zionism by equating this criticism with antisemitism.
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Deep thanks to Ontario NDP MPP Rima Berns-McGown for these powerful words. <3
"Any real fight against racism doesn’t pit one group of historically oppressed people against another.
#noIHRA
BREAKING: Over 350 Canadian academics have signed an open letter opposing the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.
It comes as politicians in Ontario are set to vote on the 2nd reading of Bill 168 to adopt the IHRA today.
From the letter:
“We believe that the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism by Canadian academic institutions would create a ‘chilly climate’ in relation to forms of teaching, research and activism on Israel and Palestine. We urge all those who value honest debate and academic freedom to reject the imposition of a definition that would imperil the pursuit of truth and the legitimate expression of dissent.”
If you are an academic working in Canada and would like to sign onto the letter, you can do so here:
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#NoIHRA #Bill168 #OnPoli
Open Letter from Canadian Academics Opposing the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
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Over 300 Canadian academics have signed on to an open letter opposing the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Our letter, and the signatories, are below. If you are an academic in Canada and would like to sign on to the letter, please fill out the formA big thank you to the Canadian Federation of Students - Fédération canadienne des étudiant.e.s for your support in our campaign against the #IHRA & #Bill168 in Ontario! Read their statement here.
Un grand merci à la Fédération canadienne des étudiantes et édudiants pour votre appui à notre campagne contre l'IHRA et le Projet de loi 168 en Ontario! Vous pouvez lire leur déclaration ici.
#NoIHRA
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The Canadian Federation of Students supports the stance of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) against the definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as it infringes on both freedom of expression and academic freedom in post-secondary education campuses. As I...The Ontario government is voting on this tomorrow! Last chance to call on MPPs to oppose this Orwellian bill to pass the flawed and dangerous IHRA definition of antisemitism.
No IHRA in Ontario! Take Action Now Against Bill 168
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Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act, was introduced as a private member’s bill by Progressive Conservative MPP Will Bouma in December of last year. According to our sources at Queen’s park, it is highly likely to come up for second reading on Thursday, February 27th.Mazel tov to our new sister organization in New Zealand, Alternative Jewish Voices, for this victory against adoption of the flawed and dangerous IHRA definition of antisemitism! #noIHRA is spreading worldwide!
Ontario NDP Ontario Liberal Party / Parti Libéral de l'Ontario Green Party of Ontario take note.
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Activists block Israel lobby censorship effort in New Zealand
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Misleading anti-Semitism definition withdrawn from Wellington city council.