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Universities Address Campus Antisemitism
Canadian universities meet to tackle antisemitism after pro-Hamas vigils planned.
In brief
Canadian universities meet to tackle antisemitism after pro-Hamas vigils planned. Canadian universities formed a national strategy to combat campus antisemitism following planned pro-Hamas vigils. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Pro-Hamas vigils planned
Anti-Israel protesters planned pro-Hamas vigils at Canadian universities on Wednesday to 'honour our martyrs'.
“honour our martyrs”
Universities face trust issues
The focus on perpetrators of October 7 murders instead of victims shows universities have allowed bullying of Jews in Canada.
“perpetrators of murder and rape”
Vigils cancelled at U of T
University of Toronto cancelled its vigil over safety concerns, but McGill and University of British Columbia still planned events.
“safety and operational concerns”
Universities meet for action
70 institutions met to create a national strategy against campus antisemitism after realizing the epidemic has broken out.
“epidemic of antisemitism”
Gabriel Miller's response
Gabriel Miller, president of Universities Canada, said universities improved security and diversity training for Jewish students.
“beefing up campus security”
National strategy underway
Universities agreed to take stronger national action to address antisemitism after Monday's meeting.
“take stronger action at a national level”
What it means
Canadian universities formed a national strategy to combat campus antisemitism following planned pro-Hamas vigils.
