This comment is completely misleading as 80% of the CASE respondents were from Ontario and Quebec, therefore not nationally representative. The CASE report clearly states that, because of their methodology, the results cannot be interpreted as precise population estimates.
I am writing this letter on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East [CJPME]. I would like to address a comment made in the Sept 17th, 2026 article by Courtney Greenberg - "U of T called out for 'despicable' research group dedicated to anti-Zionism theories". Greenberg writes that Dr. David Jacobs, part of U of T’s governing council and president of the Ontario Association of Radiologists, has stated that he would be “remiss” in his duties if he “stayed silent on this latest working group.” He pointed out that he would expect the university not to “indulge in this type of activity,” given the 2026 Canadian Heritage federal report that found 95.7 per cent of Jewish postsecondary students in Canada experienced or witnessed antisemitism on campus over the last year.
This comment is completely misleading as 80% of the CASE respondents were from Ontario and Quebec, therefore not nationally representative. The CASE report clearly states that, because of their methodology, the results cannot be interpreted as precise population estimates.
At CJPME, we ought a clarification should be printed as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Debbie Hickey
Volunteer for the Media Accountability Project - CJPME
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