The Media Accountability Project  

"Suggesting these clear acts of antisemitism were performed by numerous individuals, as opposed to one person, suggests to readers that these were widespread actions by pro-Palestine demonstrators. This, as you will understand, is neither fair nor accurate." Continue reading

"In October of this year, I complained to CBC about not clearly stating that Gaza is occupied. Editors rejected the complaint. I asked CBC's Ombudsman to look at the case. He said he can not make decisions about omissions. How will CBC address these concerns?" Continue reading

"In contrast, the students’ demands, which focus on protesting Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza and standing in solidarity with Palestinians, are given relatively little attention. The article fails to provide substantial interviews with student leaders or adequately explore their motivations and goals." Continue reading

"I commend your courageous effort to fact-check CIJA’s false accusations of antisemitism against Jackman and the different points of view you included on the difference between criticism of Israel and antisemitism. Holding different groups and individuals accountable for their claims is one core value of impactful journalism." Continue reading

"I urge you to explain to your readers that for more than a year, Israel’s genocidal actions in occupied Gaza have led to the deaths of over 43,972 Palestinians, with many still trapped under the rubble of bombed homes and tents. The official death toll is now outdated, and the UN Human Rights Office's report indicates that a majority of the fatalities in the first six months of Israel’s genocidal actions in occupied Gaza were women and children." Continue reading

"I would like to remind the Toronto Star that my concerns stem from a place of good intention in order to hold journalists and Canadian media accountable in their reporting of Israel-Palestine and raise awareness about harmful stereotypes that vilify Arabs. I look forward to hearing your thoughts." Continue reading

"Stay strong, Ms. Habash. We will one day see a liberated Palestine, and this long struggle will finally come to an end." Continue reading

"It is even more important that such glaring double standards are prevented when reporting on Palestinian and Israeli deaths. Such slanted boilerplate language violates numerous journalistic standards in Canada. CJPME urges the Canadian Press and Toronto Star to update this article and similar language going forward." Continue reading

"I request that the Canadian Press update their article with context from IJV Halifax’s statement, providing a more balanced representation of Jewish Canadian perspectives on Ms. Jakeman’s public tweets. I believe it is also critical that the Canadian Press make it clear that she was pressured to step out of the race after a mounted campaign by pro-Israel groups." Continue reading

"Fair and accurate reporting is an important journalistic standard in Canada that requires reporters to provide evidence supporting allegations. For this story, there is no evidence for Mr. Passifiume to report as fact that any of the encampments were a "no-go" zone for Jewish students and faculty." Continue reading