The Media Accountability Project  

"Saying that the 'death toll in Gaza has been the subject of significant debate' is disingenuine as it seems to be a talking point relied on by Israel in media outlets, such as a May 12, National Post article: United Nations halves estimate of women and children killed in Gaza, and May 16 Toronto Star article: The death toll in Gaza is enormous. A sudden shift in UN numbers reveals the true count is another source of conflict."

"Ms. Mendick's extremely selective framing of her story evokes empathy for the hostages while omitting the fact that there are instances where Israel has killed its own citizens."

Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Manitoba, one of the main groups present at the encampment, have clearly stated that students are reclaiming their campus to demand the university’s implementation of comprehensive safety measures and support systems for all Palestinian students on campus; full divestment from companies and institutions that are complicit in the oppression against Palestinians; cessation of exchange programs with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; and other core demands

"Accusations of antisemitism against Hamas’s new charter cannot be made that easily. Yet, you choose to mention their 1988 charter to accuse it of anti-Semitism and, again, further your point that the Edmonton Pride Center has praised them and that it’s being antisemitic. Please remove this sentence from your article, as it is not relevant and accurate to write outdated information to prove your point."

"The role of good journalism is to present the news accurately in context, and not through a skewed lens.  The segment and Ms. Bergeron-Oliver’s choice of contextual information comes across as intent on downplaying the broad base of support for Palestinian independence and human rights.  I call on CTVNews to strike a better balance in future reporting."

With respect to the Liberal caucus, you juxtapose Anthony Housefather with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.  While it’s certainly valid to present Housefather’s pro-Israel viewpoint, I don’t feel that Erskine-Smith is necessarily the counterpoint to Housefather.  Housefather has extremely – some might say “blindly” – pro-Israel views.  In fact, Housefather’s views are far more extremely pro-Israel than many Jewish Canadians.  But you fail to present others within the Liberal caucus – e.g. Salma Zahid, Chandra Arya, or Sameer Zuberi – who would give a much more powerful counterpoint.

"Are these the instances of “hate and “antisemitism” she responded to with “messages of peace” that read, “Our love is stronger than your [star of David] hate” painted in blue and white? Sure, this message is peaceful, but was it written in response to tangible examples of antisemitism or, rather, messages of Palestinian liberation that just made her uncomfortable?"

"The Palestinian struggle is NOT a global, religious-based struggle between Muslims and Jews, but rather a regional Palestinian struggle against oppression and colonialism. Anti-Palestinian racism is manifested in attempts by Israel and pro-Israel organizations to suppress Palestinian identity and narratives. As such, good journalism on this issue would highlight Palestinian perspectives in such articles."

"By not giving space to her whole testimony and giving voice to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, you quote saying: “Officials on the ground need to know who is exiting into Egypt and have sufficient assurances that there are not bad apples getting through,” it unfairly and inaccurately depicts Palestinians and the challenges they face here and abroad."

"Seventy percent of the 22,000, dead and 53,000 wounded are women and children. Most of Gaza's population has been displaced, thanks to unending orders to evacuate yet again to so-called safe zones which are then bombed. The few hospitals that can still function are overwhelmed and can only provide minimal care."