Dear Mayor Del Duca and Vaughan City Council,
On behalf of the Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation (CAEF), I write to express our sincerest appreciation for the adoption by Council of a resolution that demonstrates you are "Taking action to protect places of worship, schools, childcare facilities and Vaughan’s hospital."
That protests rife with antisemitic messages, images, and intimidating statements and promoting the demonization of Israel, have been seen at many sites in Toronto, that you list as needing protection, is most concerning. Your resolution will prohibit these threatening and bigoted messages from encroaching on similar facilities in Vaughan. The motion is respectful of all ethno-religious groups and we deeply appreciate this and respect the initiative you have demonstrated in protecting the residents of Vaughan.
CAEF is pleased to share the good news. Many thanks for your leadership. We hope other cities in Ontario, and across Canada, will follow your leadership.
Regards,
Andria Spindel,
Executive Director
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