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CJC’s presentation on section 13 of the Canadian Human Right Act

Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC) President Mark J. Freiman and CEO Bernie M. Farber presented CJC’s position on hate speech and section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. To view the presentation, please follow the instructions below. Please note that CJC’s portion of the proceedings begins at the 1:14:18 mark.

To view, click on link below, then click on “View this Clip” and then click on English Video 500 K.

http://parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Parlvu/ContentEntityDetailView.aspx?ContentEntityId=5206

This Day in CJC History

July 30, 1947
Winnipeg - Following CJC's efforts to have a resolution against racial discrimination passed by the National Convention of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, the Convention presented a resolution saying it opposed "religious and racial discrimination in all fields of municipal activities" and suggesting that "measures be taken... with the view of implementing this recommendation."

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