🚨NEW: The court determined that reviewing the gov't’s decision to resume funding to UNRWA does indeed fall within their jurisdiction. We can now focus on the real issue: that legally, morally, & politically, the decision to resume UNRWA funding was wrong cija.ca/cija_fighting_…

Anyone with information or video footage of suspicious activity at a synagoge at Queen Street East and Kenilworth Avenue please call 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS tps.ca/media-centre/n…

The University of Windsor abandoned principles of institutional neutrality and academic freedom standards with its encampment deals. Now some of its biggest supporters are abandoning the university and withdrawing their support. windsorstar.com/news/local-new…

The Michael Geist's Podcast Series Podcast, Episode 212: Matt Hatfield (Matt Hatfield) on the State of Canadian Digital Policy as Politicians Return from the Summer Recess michaelgeist.ca/2024/09/the-la…

An article about the Chinese embassy protesting to both my employer and Global Affairs Canada about my trip to Taiwan in August. Their protests won't affect my plans, but am talking about them because they deserve to be exposed. Full article in thread. theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

Dr. Arnold Aberman, Past Dean of the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine, has returned his honorary Doctor of Laws degree because of the rampant antisemitism at University of Toronto. This is the first time an honorary degree has ever been returned to the University of Toronto.

MPs are back in Ottawa with digital policy issues back on the agenda. Matt Hatfield joins the Michael Geist's Podcast Series podcast this week to talk about the key issues include online harms (C-63), privacy and AI reform (C-27), age verification (S-210), and CRTC regulation. x.com/mgeist/status/…

Former dean returns honorary degree to U of T in protest over anti-Israel encampment nationalpost.com/news/toronto/a…

.Michelle Rempel Garner introduced Bill #C412 in the #HoC. The full text of the Bill will be available later today: ow.ly/gtqy50EMc7z

We must call out Antisemitism for what it is: hatred. Tonight, I set a new national ambition. For the first time, studying the Holocaust will become a critical part of every student’s identity. We will make sure that the Holocaust is never forgotten, and never again repeated.

We will call out Antisemitism for what it is: hatred.

Today, leaders across Canada are announcing the launch of Allies for a Strong Canada (AFSC). As a group of proud Canadians, AFSC is made up of those across Canada who are motivated to speak up and speak against the rising tide of antisemitism occuring in our country, and the

I have been quietly outraged by the blatant hate toward Jewish Canadians. It’s time to speak up. “Fighting antisemitism isn’t just a Jewish issue, it is a Canadian issue. And it is time for Canadians to stand up,” said Michael Westcott, CEO of Allies for a Strong Canada.

“I have proudly served this country as a soldier, including as the Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces for the majority of my adult life. I have been motivated to make my voice heard about the rising tide of antisemitism and to try and motivate other Canadians

Excellent op-ed from SchulichSchoolofLaw Professor Elaine Craig on Bill S-210, which makes the case that the bill won’t work, raises privacy and free speech concerns, and will make things worse for parents trying to deal with a real issue. x.com/globeandmail/s…

Please find a statement from me and Marco Mendicino on today’s United Nations vote.

With all the takes on Pablo Rodriguez quitting cabinet today, this Globe article remains my sharpest memory of his tenure: lying to the Heritage committee about when he was informed that the government was funding an anti-semite. theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…