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In a new article, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler discusses TMU’s initial response to his open letter to President Lachemi, what needs to happen next, and the impediments to change. He also includes a clear call to action, encouraging readers to write directly to TMU’s Office of the President.

An open letter from ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler – on behalf of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism – condemns TMU’s ongoing failure to protect Jewish students. Following the violent November 5 attack on a Students Supporting Israel event, the letter details years of unchecked antisemitism, institutional inaction, and enabling of hate on campus – and demands accountability, enforcement of university policies, and protection for Jewish and pro-Israel students.

A new lawsuit by TMU law students reignites controversy over their 2023 open letter denying Israel’s legitimacy. The case exposes flawed reasoning, misplaced outrage, and TMU’s ongoing failure to protect its Jewish community.

TMU’s faculty association passed a motion on “Anti-Palestinian Racism” – ALCCA’s Chair raises concerns about its true intent – warning it undermines academic freedom and worsens discrimination against Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist students and faculty.

CAUT’s report on academic freedom after Oct. 7 is biased, flawed, and ignores rising antisemitism on campus while promoting a political agenda.

Queen’s University rejects divestment from Israel, citing financial risk, academic freedom, and institutional neutrality.

ALCCA's Chair Mark Sandler addresses concerns raised by Almira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

NECA has published an open letter to the University of Windsor's Board of Governors. Read more...