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Legal group that disinvited ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner cancels upcoming event

  • A national legal group canceled its end-of-term dinner after disinviting Tareq Hadhad due to criticism over his comments on Gaza.
  • Sheree Conlon and Sheila Gibb resigned from The Advocates' Society, criticizing the group for abandoning its values of diversity and inclusiveness after Hadhad's invitation was rescinded.
  • The Advocates' Society admitted it fell short of its values and apologized to members who felt unwelcome, committing to create a safe and respectful environment for all.
  • Husein Panju, president of the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association, stated that Hadhad was unfairly targeted for his views on Gaza.
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Legal group that disinvited 'Peace by Chocolate' owner cancels upcoming event

A national legal group has cancelled a dinner after it disinvited a Syrian refugee who became a celebrated Nova Scotia entrepreneur.

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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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