[R-G] 'Radicalism taking root on university campuses,' warns B'nai Brith Canada in communiqué to police chiefs

[Sid Shniad]

From: B'Nai Brith Communications [mailto: communications at bnaibrith.ca ] 
Sent: February 24, 2009 10:27 AM 
Subject: ‘Radicalism taking root on university campuses,' warns B’nai Brith 
Canada in communiqué to police chiefs 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

‘Radicalism taking root on university campuses,’ 
warns B’nai Brith Canada in communiqué to police chiefs 

TORONTO, February 24, 2009 - B’nai Brith Canada has raised concerns with 
the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police over the inadequate policing 
of university campuses, which have become breeding grounds for promoting 
hatred against Jewish students. 

“We are deeply concerned about events on campuses across Canada that have 
included intimidation and harassment of Jewish students, and even cases of 
assault,” said Frank Dimant, Executive Vice President of B’nai Brith 
Canada. “We are painfully aware of the inadequate reaction of police forces 
in such instances and seek concrete solutions to immediately remedy the 
situation. 

“We are witnessing clear and emerging patterns of support for radicalism, 
civil disobedience, and ultimately violence, on university campuses. 
Anti-Israel demonstrations and other recent events have become increasingly 
vocal and provocative, moving beyond the rhetoric of violence to openly 
aggressive acts. While we are mindful of the constraints police face, 
including reluctant university administrations, this cannot be an excuse 
for the failure to act. 

“Police hate crime units from across the country must be on high alert, 
especially in the event that university presidents fail to stop the hate 
fest known as Israeli Apartheid Week from coming to their campuses. We seek 
assurances that emergency measures will be put in place to safeguard 
students from openly hostile activity.” 

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For further information contact, Karen Lazar, National Director of 
Communications: 
416-633-6224 X 140 (office) / 416-312-9173 (cell) 

B’nai Brith has been active in Canada since 1875 as the Jewish community’s 
foremost human rights organization