The Hill Times published a letter by CJPME
On February 7, the Hill Times published a CJPME letter by Rose Mardikian. Her letter, “Op-ed sheds light on unfair immigration policy: CJPME,” thanks Aidan Simardone– an immigration lawyer– for his professional insight on Canada’s racist immigration policies for Gazans with family in Canada.
For Hill Times editors to continue publishing our work demonstrates CJPME’s growing legitimacy and influence in public discourse.
The Hill Times published two letters by CJPME volunteers
On January 29 and 24, the Hill Times ran letters by MAP volunteers. “Liberals failing to prevent genocide” by Thomas Becket argued that the Liberals weren’t doing enough to prevent genocide. His words ring even more true since Canada’s defunding of UNRWA. “Israel should have no say in deciding who should be allowed to come to Canada” by Renée Nunan-Rappard highlights many of the double standards surrounding Canada’s immigration program for Palestinians in Gaza.
CJPME appreciates the excellent contributions of our dedicated volunteers. Lasting change comes from the bottom up.
CJPME published in The Hill Times, The Star Phoenix, and The Regina Leader-Post on same day
On December 18, 2023, CJPME had three letters published on the same day.
Fatima Haidar was published in both The Star Phoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. Both of her letters challenged racist language used to demean pro-Palestine demonstrators in Saskatchewan.
Jason Toney was published in The Hill Times challenging a hawkish editorial that shrugged off Palestinian civilian deaths and called for the eradication of Hamas.
CJPME continues to put a significant emphasis on publishing letters in newspapers around the country. Publishing pieces like these helps raise awareness of Palestinian struggles and reminds people that they are not alone in their concerns. That editors continue publishing our work also shows the legitimacy we have built up with newsrooms.
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