Thank Our Allies
Hundreds of individuals and organizations have joined a campaign led by Italian Canadian business and community leaders to stand with their Jewish friends and neighbours against antisemitic hate and violence.
For generations, Jewish and Italian Canadians have helped build this country together. Across Canada, our communities have shared neighbourhoods, built businesses, created opportunities and contributed to the social, cultural and economic fabric of this country. The shared Canadian story is one of immigration, hard work, opportunity and resilience, but also discrimination.
Through their campaign, Stand with Our Jewish Friends & Neighbours, Italian Canadian leaders are calling for zero tolerance for hate, consistent enforcement of the law, and leadership from every community.
They are also making it clear that no Canadian – Jewish, Italian or from any background – should be targeted because of their connection to their homeland and for celebrating their roots.
Take two minutes to thank these leaders for standing with our Jewish community and helping build a Canada where everyone can safely express their identity.
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Standing up against antisemitism requires leadership from every community. Here’s what Italian Canadian business and community leaders are calling for:
Zero tolerance for hate: Antisemitism must be named, condemned and met with quick and decisive action.
Consistent enforcement of the law: Threats, intimidation, violence and harassment must be treated seriously, regardless of who is targeted.
Leadership from every community: When one community is targeted, others cannot remain silent.
These Italian Canadian leaders have set an example for all Canadians.
They are also making it clear that no Canadian – Jewish, Italian or from any background – should be targeted because of their connection to their homeland and for celebrating their roots.
Click here to read their statement and see the growing list of signatories.