Liberal, Tory MPs Take Aim at ‘Diversity’ Policies as Anti-Semitism Runs ‘Rampant’

Policies meant to promote diversity and inclusion in institutions like universities, but which fail to counter anti-Semitism, should be reformed, MPs and stakeholders have said before a House of Commons committee. “Many universities have diversity, equity, and inclusive policies that make no reference whatsoever to anti-Semitism, which is shocking,” said Liberal MP Marco Mendicino during a justice committee meeting on May 23. He expressed a concern that “Jewish hatred is running rampant in Canada, in government, in business, in labour, in universities, in schools, in places of worship, in our neighbourhoods, everywhere.” The committee is currently conducting a study on anti-Semitism and on measures that could be adopted to protect the Jewish community, which has faced increased targeting since the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7 and the subsequent retaliation....