# Universities Address Campus Antisemitism

> Canadian universities meet to tackle antisemitism after pro-Hamas vigils planned.
- Title: Universities Address Campus Antisemitism · Nationalpost
- Summary: Canadian universities meet to tackle antisemitism after pro-Hamas vigils planned. Canadian universities formed a national strategy to combat campus…
- Keywords: universities canada, campus antisemitism, pro-hamas vigils, university of toronto, mcgill university, university of british columbia, gabriel miller, jewish students, news, politics, Universities, Address
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-on-the-eve-of-pro-hamas-vigils-universities-finally-seem-ready-to-tackle-campus-antisemitism
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- Topics: universities canada, campus antisemitism, pro-hamas vigils, university of toronto, mcgill university, university of british columbia, gabriel miller, jewish students, news, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Canadian universities formed a national strategy to combat campus antisemitism following planned pro-Hamas vigils.