Nearly 50 people protested in Montreal on January 30, at complexe Desjardins. The demonstration happened during Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand’s visit to the city, which organizers and protesters said highlighted trade and economic partnerships, while Canadian weapons components continue reaching Israel. Protesters denounced her complicity and shared concerns about the lack of compliance with …
On January 22, members of the Palestinian and Jewish Union organization (PAJU) held an awareness action at St-Michel metro in Montreal. During the gathering, members distributed educational pamphlets and spoke with commuters about Palestine. Local 514 spoke with Fred Jones, a longtime PAJU member, to understand the group’s motivations and its approach to public education. …
On December 1, students at Concordia University held a walkout and rally in the Hall Building atrium following the university’s decision to bar CSU Campaigns Coordinator Julianna Smith from campus. The protest drew several dozen participants and centered on concerns about Concordia’s approach to student protest, political activity and campus safety policies. Smith, who has …
