Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian's speech sparks 'profound' reaction

Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian's speech sparks 'profound' reaction

A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members.

Lawyer blasts legal group for nixing N.S. entrepreneur's speech

A London human rights lawyer has joined the chorus of critics opposing a legal group’s decision to cancel an address by a Syrian-born entrepreneur because of his social media posts.

London lawyer blasts legal group for nixing entrepreneur's speech

A London human rights lawyer has joined the chorus of critics opposing a legal group’s decision to cancel an address by a Syrian-born entrepreneur because of his social media posts.

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A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members. Last Friday, CBC News was first to report that The Advocates’ Society rescinded an invitation for Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate, to deliver a keynote speech, saying some members expressed concerns about his position on Israel’s war in…

CCLA on The Advocates' Society's Recent Decision

TORONTO – Read here CCLA’s letter to The Advocates’ Society on their decision to rescind Tareq Hadhad’s invitation to be the keynote speaker at the 2025 End-of-Term Dinner. About the Canadian Civil Liberties Association The CCLA is an independent, non-profit organization with supporters from across the country. Founded in 1964, the CCLA is a national human rights organization committed to defending the rights,…