Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act, was introduced as a private member’s bill by Progressive Conservative MPP Will Bouma in December of last year. According to our sources at Queen’s park, it is highly likely to come up for second reading on Thursday, February 27th. Bill 168 will officially adopt the IHRA’s dangerous & misguided definition of antisemitism in the Ontario Legislature.

If you are a resident of Ontario, we also encourage you to call your local MPP. If you are Jewish, mention that in your call.

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IJV opposes the IHRA re-definition of antisemitism because it intentionally conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel and Zionism, and support for Palestinian rights. The adoption of the IHRA definition poses a threat to academic freedom, freedom of expression and the right to protest Israel’s violations of international law.

Fight antisemitism & white supremacy, not freedom of expression! #NoIHRA!