University presidents across Canada have acknowledged the significant problem of antisemitism on campuses, with several leaders admitting to MPs on May 27 that antisemitic chants are indeed antisemitic. Despite this acknowledgment, there has been criticism over the lack of action taken to address the issue. University presidents appeared before the Justice Committee, admitting to MP Anthony Housefather that campus chants represent Jew-hate and that the problem has worsened over the past 8 months. There have been reports of antisemitic incidents, including death threats and assaults, exacerbating the sense of vulnerability among Jewish students. Students at McGill University faced a deplorable scene on Sunday, further highlighting the issue. University leaders have stated that there is more work to be done to combat antisemitism on campuses.
Canadian University Leaders Acknowledge Significant Antisemitic Problem on Campuses https://t.co/UOH9SN3qcA
There’s more work to do to combat antisemitism on campuses, university presidents say https://t.co/QGAt4L1jvf
University presidents say there's more work to do to combat antisemitism on campuses https://t.co/o9XWuSmkZa
Students at McGill University were greeted with a deplorable scene on Sunday. This behavior is deeply troubling. Jewish students already face challenges on campus, and this incident only exacerbates their sense of vulnerability. It is a deliberate effort to sow fear and… https://t.co/3lGLGnWCWi
Congress Still Grilling College Presidents About Antisemitism on Their Campuses - https://t.co/B5VzZeWrYY
Of course Canadian university presidents have abided antisemitism, including death threats, assault, trespass, mischief, etc. Because police chief have. And city mayors have. And provincial premiers have. And the Prime Minister has. With the full support of @AHousefather. https://t.co/o7gWRoRbo4
Antisemitism on campus a 'significant problem,' several university leaders tell MPs https://t.co/eTorfVA5VM https://t.co/9vBrE4uUAG
University presidents appear before the Justice Committee and admit to @AHousefather that campus chants represent Jew-hate. So if they know it’s Jew-hate, why have they allowed it to continue — and worsen — over the past 8 months? Fire them all. https://t.co/Bc7w4eDViK
Canada’s university presidents are smarter than their American counterparts. They admit antisemitic chants are antisemitic. So why are they not acting? https://t.co/aaDSSXuY4S
The vast majority of Canadians do not support university campus demonstrations by anti-Israel protesters, a new national poll conducted by Leger for the Association for Canadian Studies found. MORE by @Robertopedia: https://t.co/JoEDttFWv3 https://t.co/uLyuyO5cMM